The Michigan State Police Vehicle Test Team presents the results of the 2019 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation, which tested 12 patrol vehicles and 7 police motorcycles.
The vehicles tested were the Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD; Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L 4WD; Dodge Charger 3.6L RWD; Dodge Charger 5.7L AWD; Dodge Charger 5.7L RWD; Dodge Durango Pursuit 3.6L; Dodge Durango Pursuit 5.7L; Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD; Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.0L EcoBoost AWD; Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.3L AWD; Ford F150 Police Responder 3.5L EcoBoost; and Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan. The motorcycles tested were the BMW R 1250 RT-P; BMW F 750 GS-P; BMW F 850 GS-P; Harley Davidson FLHTP; Harley-Davidson FLHP Stage 1; Harley-Davidson FLHTP Stage 2; and Yamaha FJR1300AP. For the patrol vehicles, testing results are reported for vehicle dynamics, acceleration and top speed, brakes, ergonomics and communications, and fuel economy. For motorcycles, testing results are reported for dynamics testing, motorcycle acceleration and top speed, and brakes.
Downloads
Similar Publications
- Police Use of Discretion in Encounters with People with Opioid Use Disorder: a Study of Illinois Police Officers
- How do Body-worn Cameras Affect the Amount and Makeup of Police-initiated Activities? A Randomized Controlled Trial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Promising Strategies for Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: Peer to Peer Learning through Mentor Courts