All-new Ford Police Interceptor Revealed at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show
Ford made its world introduction of the all-new 2016 Police Interceptor utility vehicle during the Media Preview of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The new police vehicle was developed with input from the Ford Police Advisory Board, a panel of 25 experts from the law enforcement community, to handle the extreme rigors of police duty.
“Ford has been the leader in the police market for six decades because we continue to innovate and deliver products that help police officers do their jobs better on a daily basis,” said Jonathan Honeycutt, marketing manager for police vehicles for Ford North America.
The Police Interceptor features a new front and rear design, new headlamps, a new instrument panel and an enhanced electrical system. Surveillance Mode technology will warn drivers when someone approaches the rear of the vehicle, and upon detection the driver’s window automatically raises and all doors lock. Additional vehicle features include the 3.5L twin turbo charged engine, 365 HP, level-three ballistic door panels and a six speed automatic transmission. The Police Interceptor vehicle is built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant and is sold in more than 80 markets.
“Most importantly, every one of these changes were reviewed and approved by our Police Advisory Board,” said Honeycutt. “At Ford we are dedicated to protecting and serving those who protect and serve us.”
“There is no better place to unveil than Chicago, our hometown,” said Fritz Ahadi, commercial and government fleet sales general manager for Ford.
To watch complete coverage of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview press conferences, please visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chicago-auto-show-2011. The manufacturer press conferences will also be streamed live on Yahoo Autos at http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/watch-live-reveals-chicago-auto-show-230711872.html. For more information about the Chicago Auto Show, please visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.
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