Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans
California's Department of General
Services found the Dodge Charger Pursuit to comply with the enforcement vehicle
specifications, following a public bidding process.
During the search for a new police
cruiser, which is bound to replace the old sedans and utility vehicles
currently used by the California Highway Patrol, the sedan's price, performance
and payload capacity were the key features that helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
win a contract for more than 580 units, which will be delivered over the next
two years.
"Our Charger Pursuit police sedans
meet CHP's stringent payload requirements, and in particular, will accommodate
the agency's radio system. The Charger Pursuit also meets CHP's demand for
ongoing fuel-efficiency and its desire to be a leader in fiscal responsibility
in California", said FCA's US Sales Operations, Fleet and Small Business
Sales VP, Jeff Kommor.
Most of the Charger Pursuit police cars
ordered are powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, rated at 292 HP and 353 Nm of torque, which delivers up to an EPA estimated 26 mpg (9
lt/100 km) on the highway, while a small number benefits from the 5.7-liter
HEMI V8, developing 370 HP. Some of the sedans are equipped with the Uconnect
12.1-inch built-in touchscreen, which enables the integration of law
enforcement computer systems, a "segment-exclusive", as FCA states.
