New Ford Police Interceptor Is Ultimate Cop Car

On Friday, Ford Motor Company unveiled its brand new Ford Police Interceptor, the replacement for the good ol’ Crown Victoria.

The vehicle will be based on the same platform as the new Ford Taurus. Ford Americas President Mark Fields promised it would be superior to its predecessor in every possible way, even going so far as to call it “the ultimate police vehicle.”

“Police nationwide asked for a new kind of weapon in the battle for public safety, and Ford is answering the call with a purpose-built vehicle — engineered and built in America — that’s as dynamic as it is durable,” he said. “Ford remains committed to leading the police vehicle market, and our new Police Interceptor demonstrates how much engineering and innovation we’re willing to invest to address the unique needs of those who protect and serve communities throughout America.”

The new vehicle is to be built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant.

The car should deliver up to 25 percent better fuel economy than the Crown Vic, thanks to two new engine offerings:

• A 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering at least 263 horsepower and E85 compatibility.

• A 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 twin-turbocharged, direct-injection engine will deliver at least 365 horsepower and 350 ft.-lb. of torque.

The new Ford Police Interceptor will feature a six-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions will be available.