If you ever wondered what a modern police car is like on the road, or wanted to find out what are the differences compared to their regular production counterparts, The Straight Pipes are here to inform you.
The test car here is fitted with the entry-level 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that’s bolted to a heavy-duty five-speed automatic transmission; despite offering a respectable 292hp and 260lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels, straight-line performance isn’t what you would expect from a police car.
Apparently not every police unit can go into high-speed pursuit but for those who can, the V8 engine options are a much better fit for the purpose of this vehicle.
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Dodge has also fitted the police car version of the Charger with its own performance-tuned suspension that includes load-leveling Nivomat shock absorbers, a pursuit-rated braking system and the characteristic 18-inch steel wheels shod in special tires.
The interior has been converted with things like a vinyl carpet, modified seats and ballistic door panels while the cockpit features a special center console that integrates the necessary law enforcement systems. This includes the keyboard for the onboard computer, which can be connected to the huge 12.1-inch touchscreen display of FCA’s UConnect system.
Other differences include that massive protective panel between the front seats and the rear bench, as well as a special surveillance system that uses rear-facing cameras to protect the officers from any potential dangers.
Dodge is apparently the only car maker currently offering a police sedan to law enforcement units in North America, as Ford has stopped selling their Interceptor sedans.