The Michigan State Police will test three new pursuit-capable law enforcement models as part of its annual police vehicle test, including Ford's new gasoline-electric hybrid sedan and F-150 pickup, the agency has announced.
by Staff
August 9, 2017
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The Michigan State Police will test three new pursuit-capable law enforcement models as part of its annual police vehicle test, including Ford's new gasoline-electric hybrid sedan and F-150 pickup, the agency has announced.
The agency has released the list of 2018 model-year vehicles troopers will test from Sept. 14 to 18. Newly tested models include the Ford Hybrid Police Responder, Ford F-150 Police Responder, and Yamaha FJR1300 Police motorcycle. Ford introduced its models earlier this year.
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The Precision Driving Unit will test 13 models, including carryovers such as the Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD and RWD; Dodge Charger 3.6L and 5.7L RWD; Dodge Charger AWD; Ford Police Interceptor sedan 2.0L EcoBoost, 3.5L FWD and 3.5L EcoBoost, and 3.7L AWD; and Ford P.I. Utility 3.5L EcoBoost and 3.7L AWD.
Troopers will test seven motorcycles, including carryovers such as the BMW R1200RT-P; Harley-Davidson Road King, Electra Glide, and Electra Glide Optimal; and Zero DSP ZF12.5 ABS.
The agency evaluates pursuit-capable police models for top speed performance, braking, dynamic handling, and ergonomics at several locations, including the Grattan Raceway near Grand Rapids and the FCA Proving Grounds in Chelsea.
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