Why does the US use crown vics?

rose0529 · 12-10-2008

This would be a much better choice!!

The South Yorkshire police just added a ten to their squad. No, that's not a sexist statement about some new hire, it's a reference to the new Mitsubishi Evolution X they just added to the fleet. Joining an already-intimidating Evo VIII and IX in the motorpool is a specially equipped X that should help keep the Road Crime Unit (RCU) ahead of the baddies. The Evo X should be more than adequate for tracking down drug dealers and car thieves by itself, but deployed as a pack, the trio of Evos will probably scare scofflaws into simply giving up the chase.

The new Evolution X squad car will also be fitted with an onboard Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, which allows officers to "check who the vehicle is registered to and if there is anything remotely suspicious about the vehicle." So it even does a bit of detective work, too. This sounds like just about the perfect pursuit and apprehend vehicle. While it's no Lamborghini LP560-4, it's no i MIEV either. Looks a bit like that Carbon Motors E7, but it's a proven platform with SUPER ARREST POTENTIAL! There's a full press release after the jump and a small gallery of high-res pics available below.

PRESS RELEASE

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HUNT IN PACKS WITH THEIR LANCER EVOLUTION TRILOGY

Lancer Evolution X to be used in the Road Crime Unit
Inspector praises Evolution's strong visual impact, performance and safety credentials
All-new Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system adds extra value to crime stoppers

Evo X Has Excellent Pursuit Capabilities
The new Police specification Evolution X has arrived with South Yorkshire Police to the great delight of its drivers, and the chagrin of local villains. The new car will be used alongside the ever present Evolution VIII and IX in the Road Crime Unit where proactive road policing is the mission and officers will be driving the new car in cases involving drug dealers and car thieves. "The Evo X was the car of choice because of its excellent pursuit capabilities and the fact that so much time and effort has been put into maximising performance whilst minimising the risk of accidents" Inspector Slack explained.

The Hunted Will Give Up
The new member of the team will be used on the same missions and at the same time as its previous-generation siblings, creating such a strong visual impact that the vehicle being pursued will often simply give up the chase and pull over, knowing they won't be able to out-run the RCU. What is more, the Police Evolutions 'hunt' in packs of three, which, Inspector Slack explained is often enough of a deterrent that high-speed chases are avoided.

Evo X Has The Latest Software and Hardware
Not only will the new Evolution X be one of the most capable performing cars, it will also be fitted with the latest Police hardware and software combinations. The onboard Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system allows officers to check who the vehicle is registered to and if there is anything remotely suspicious about the vehicle.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/10/s...-in-the-force/

mdost03 · 12-10-2008

That's badass, I would love to have that job haha.

Ihearrtdsm · 12-10-2008

awesome but kinda scary lol

**cmspaz** · 12-10-2008

Damn that's badass.

311evo · 12-10-2008

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Originally Posted by totaleclipse_05

That's badass, I would love to have that job haha.

x2!

**scheides** · 12-10-2008

Wonder if they give special treatment to fellow evo owners.....

Kevin 1G Drummer · 12-10-2008

I wouldn't even try to run if I saw any one of those three cars behind me... haha

turbotalon1g · 12-10-2008

I would.

**Goat Blower** · 12-10-2008

Yeah, me too. Stock EVO's, ho hum. :-)

96GSXMN · 12-11-2008

Yeah I would love to see one of those go ditch diving or do a real police car work. I have seen crowns take on the worst and they just keep going doing what they do best. I dont think they are built as tough and could haul around all the equiptment that U.S officers have to carry around.

Kevin 1G Drummer · 12-11-2008

True they may not be as quick in a straight line, but...
Evo with a trained driver > average Joe in a DSM.

awd-drifter · 12-11-2008

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Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

True they may not be as quick in a straight line, but...
Evo with a trained driver > average Joe in a DSM.

x2! that is crazy. i wonder how much it weighs with allll the electronics in there though.

Febo · 12-11-2008

I wonder if they have any kind of police tuning package like the crown vics have.