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Chattanooga Area Law Enforcement Receives 4 Vehicle Donations

CHATTANOOGA, TN - The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County law enforcement departments were each presented with two custom-made Jetta SportWagen TDI vehicles by Volkswagen of America, Inc.

by Staff
October 11, 2010
Chattanooga Area Law Enforcement Receives 4 Vehicle Donations

The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County law enforcement departments were each presented two custom-made with Jetta SportWagen TDI vehicles.

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CHATTANOOGA, TN - The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County law enforcement departments were each presented with two custom-made Jetta SportWagen TDI vehicles by Volkswagen of America, Inc., according to a release from the automaker.

Engineers and designers overhauled the white Jetta SportWagen vehicles to incorporate features that would help the police. The sport styling body package includes a rear spoiler and chrome exhaust tips.

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Under the hood, the vehicle offers a 2.0L TDI clean diesel four-cylinder engine. The engine achieves a 236 ft.-lbs. of torque through its turbo diesel engine and up to 42 miles per gallon on the highway.

The Jetta SportWagens also feature 225/40 18-in. Goodyear Eagle GT All Season tires mounted over Volkswagen's 18-inch Goal wheel package.

The interior includes features needed for Community Policing activities. FMS Automotive technicians created custom-built enclosures and mounts to hold  communications and emergency lighting gear in place.

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