Why the Police Love Driving the Dodge Charger – Miami Lakes Automall Dodge
When the police look for a car, they need a serious piece of equipment. It has to accelerate rapidly, brake without delay, and hit top speeds well above those reached by normal drivers. And, most importantly, it needs to be able to take a serious beating – with hours of daily use and some seriously difficult driving ahead of it, any police cruiser needs to be durable enough to roll with any punches that might be thrown at it.
Many car companies recognize this need and market models specifically upgraded for police – and for law enforcement, this is a huge benefit. If you’ve seen a police officer driving around in a Dodge Charger in Miami recently, you’re not alone – police departments across the country have picked up on the power of the Charger Pursuit and taken it into the fold.
Since its release in early 2006, the Dodge Charger Pursuit – a beefed-up version of the standard Charger – has been a favorite among police jurisdictions throughout America and in countries around the world. Replacing the iconic Ford Crown Victoria, which was a favorite among officers in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, the Charger Pursuit offers upgraded brakes, a highly-tuned suspension, powertrain options not available to the general public, and just about all the safety features and improved technology a modern police officer might need.
Impressive Performance
The Charger Pursuit is not named ironically – the car is meant to be fast, to be easy to handle, and to be able to take even the craziest rides in pursuit of lawbreakers. That’s why this model offers two powerful, balanced engine options: the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine found on the standard Charger, capable of 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque while maintaining up to 20 miles per gallon on the highway; there’s also the powerful 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine, which delivers a best-in-class 370 horsepower, 395 lb-ft of torque, and an impressive 6 seconds to go from 0-60 – all while maintaining up to 25 miles per gallon.
These combine with a Pursuit-exclusive five-speed automatic transmission with Autostick technology that can seriously aid in up- and downshifting in high-speed, unpredictable highway or city driving. Plus, a rear-wheel drive option on the 5.7L HEMI V8 is a rising favorite among police departments, and can’t be found in the civilian Charger.
Designed With Officers In Mind
The Dodge Charger is a naturally super spacious car, with a wide open cabin boasting plenty of room for five passengers with cargo space left over. For a police officer, who must carry a lot of professional equipment and often drives with sophisticated scanners and a laptop, having cabin space to work in is critical.
In order to facilitate this, the Charger Pursuit features an exclusive side-mounted shifter to free up room in the center console, as well as a 12/1-inch integrate touchscreen system with full connectivity, streaming capabilities, and connection to an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a built-in microphone.
With all of these impressive and powerful upgrades, it’s no wonder the Charger Pursuit has become a favorite among police officers nation- and worldwide. With upgraded speed and handling capabilities mixed with the already amazing layout and specs found in a Charger, there’s no question as to why this is the model you’re likely to see flying by, sirens and lights ablaze, to save the day.
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