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Crown Vic speed!

  • 20-05-2013 1:43pm
    #1
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,226 ✭✭✭


    For a big bus it fairly flies...can slalom too, just...

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9ac_1368919750

    125mph from a 4.6 V8! :D

    The 2006–present Police Interceptors are electronically limited to 140 mph (225 km/h) due to critical driveline speed limitations. (The weight of the vehicle with law-enforcement equipment on-board makes it highly unlikely the vehicle could ever reach speeds approaching this figure. However, a flat-out figure of 125 mph is the best that could be expected with the 4.6 modular V8


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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    For a big bus it fairly flies...can slalom too, just...

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9ac_1368919750

    125mph from a 4.6 V8! :D
    I'm
    The 2006–present Police Interceptors are electronically limited to 140 mph (225 km/h) due to critical driveline speed limitations. (The weight of the vehicle with law-enforcement equipment on-board makes it highly unlikely the vehicle could ever reach speeds approaching this figure. However, a flat-out figure of 125 mph is the best that could be expected with the 4.6 modular V8

    ....my mother has one, in Georgia. It's a boat. A lovely boat, but it's still a boat. ..

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #3
    Jesus.
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,794 ✭✭✭Jesus.


    American cars are ridiculously oversized. They are absolute tanks.

    I can't stand them!


  • #4
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,632 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    In all versions, Crown Vic, PI, Mercury Marquis and Lincoln Towncar (different body'), that car floats around like a whale.


  • #5
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Speaking as someone who actually owned one (ex police unit) They are probably somewhere middling in terms of handling and performance as to the variation of descriptions of them here. Yes they have a 4.6l V8, but that engine has been around since the dawn of time and in 16 valve form (the one I had) it's no slouch but definitely not fast. My levin would beat it in a straight line. However it did make a wonderful noise :D. In terms of handling, it's much better than you would think considering it had a live rear axel (with LSD) and a ladder chassis. You could chuck it about a bit and it was surprisingly direct and fun but softly sprung for comfort.


  • #6
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Before we got rid of Sky I used to always love watching Cops on whatever station it would be on back then. But my favorite part was hearing the V8 from those Chevy Impala/Caprice or Crown Vics when the cop would put his foot to the floor :cool:


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  • #7
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    American cars are ridiculously oversized. They are absolute tanks.

    I love them!


  • #8
    NobodyImportant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭NobodyImportant


    I love Crown Vics. Would love an ex police interceptor one.


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Mister Jingles wrote: »
    Before we got rid of Sky I used to always love watching Cops on whatever station it would be on back then. But my favorite part was hearing the V8 from those Chevy Impala/Caprice or Crown Vics when the cop would put his foot to the floor :cool:

    ....you can still watch it on free-to-air satellite you know ! Channel 5 or 5 USA iirc.......

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #10
    ugglasdav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭ugglasdav


    looks to be able to shift its weight pretty good in that video, even for 250hp in a 2 ton car. you would think they would get abit more power out of the big engine


  • #11
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    I have a soft spot for them I have to admit. I've had them on a few trips to the states. They are the furthest things from fast and the standard ones don't make a nice V8 noise(the Police interceptors do though) but they aren't too bad on the road at all, very far from the worst handling car I've driven.

    I like that they are(where, production has finally ended) the last 'real' American car, i.e live rear axle, big lazy V8, column shift, front bench seat etc so I'll miss them TBH.

    I actually saw one a couple of weeks ago in Dublin in full NYPD get up.

    Particular fun was had when 8 of us went to Vegas for my stag weekend and we rented 2 Mercury grand marques.....That weekend brought new meaning to the sentiment that there is no faster or more fun car then a rental:eek:

    Vegas:
    LasVegas201033_zpsb96d65fa.jpg

    And a Crown Vic I had over Christmas just gone....with questionable alloys!
    DSCF5193_zps2cc8210b.jpg


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  • #12
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Very cool ND. Just wondering if you rented that crown vic at christmas and what company did you rent it from (if you don't mind me asking). I'm going in the summer and will be renting this time instead of buying. Every rental company I've been onto, even though they have crown vics and grand marques on their list online, try to recommend different cars:confused::(

    IMO I think ford somewhat ruined them when they changed to a 4 speed auto. Three speed FTW in a car like that:D:p


  • #13
    Edwardius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Edwardius


    I had one of those for a week in NJ last year, It was a lovely big boat of a thing! Felt fairly quick for the size of it too.


  • #14
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Very cool ND. Just wondering if you rented that crown vic at christmas and what company did you rent it from (if you don't mind me asking). I'm going in the summer and will be renting this time instead of buying. Every rental company I've been onto, even though they have crown vics and grand marques on their list online, try to recommend different cars:confused::(

    IMO I think ford somewhat ruined them when they changed to a 4 speed auto. Three speed FTW in a car like that:D:p


    It was Dollar I'm nearly sure. But they may not have them any more as the one I got was well used(almost 50k on the clock which is a lot for a rental) and they have been out of production for over a year now IIRC so any that are left are at the end of their life..if they actually have any left at all now.
    That why I took the opertunaty to take that one at Christmas.


  • #15
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    It was Dollar I'm nearly sure. But they may not have them any more as the one I got was well used(almost 50k on the clock which is a lot for a rental) and they have been out of production for over a year now IIRC so any that are left are at the end of their life..if they actually have any left at all now.
    That why I took the opertunaty to take that one at Christmas.

    Thats what I thought :(

    I might have to buy one again :D


  • #16
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Thats what I thought :(

    I might have to buy one again :D


    One thing though, they are listed as a 'premium' car with most rental companies so if you do get one, haggle with them over the price. I had booked a premium car and they said I was getting the crown vic(which I didn't mind) but I asked why they were trying to charge me a premium rate for a 15 year old taxi......A cheaper rate was quickly agreed.:D


  • #17
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    One thing though, they are listed as a 'premium' car with most rental companies so if you do get one, haggle with them over the price. I had booked a premium car and they said I was getting the crown vic(which I didn't mind) but I asked why they were trying to charge me a premium rate for a 15 year old taxi......A cheaper rate was quickly agreed.:D

    Cool, Thanks for the tip :)


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