Shenandoah Police Department Now Backed by More Muscle and Safety Features
11 Décembre 2006 - 9:31PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Shenandoah Police Department will now have superior handling
characteristics and modern muscle available for street patrol *
Dodge HEMI(R) V-8 engine puts 340 horses under the good guys' hoods
* Cars equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are 35
percent less likely to be involved in a collision, says the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) HOUSTON,
Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bad guys beware: criminals will
now have more trouble eluding law enforcement officers since
Shenandoah City Police Department recently made the addition of
four rear-wheel-drive 2006 Dodge Chargers to its patrol fleet.
Three more are on order and scheduled for delivery in early 2007.
"The Shenandoah Police Department is proud to join local law
enforcement departments across the country in adding Dodge Charger
police vehicles to our patrol lineup," said Shenandoah Chief of
Police, John Chancellor. "With the latest equipment and advances in
technology, Shenandoah police will be more capable than ever
patrolling our streets and protecting our citizens." At the very
beginning of the Dodge police vehicle development, specific law
enforcement vehicle features and functionality standards were
integrated into the design of the Dodge Charger to allow easier
installation of aftermarket upfits and additions. Also, added
safety features including all-speed Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist and four-wheel
Anti-lock Disc Brake System (ABS) aid the driver in maintaining
vehicle directional stability and control even when driving over
uneven surfaces like patchy snow, ice or gravel. "We tried to
create the ideal police vehicle for law enforcement departments to
give our police customers an affordable, capable vehicle with
industry-leading innovations," said Roxie Thomas, Senior Manager
GSA/Government Sales - Chrysler Group. "In addition, with
rear-wheel-drive, ESP control and available HEMI(R) power, the
Dodge Charger provides optimum police car pursuit performance."
Incidentally there has been another benefit surrounding the
delivery of these new vehicles. "Dodge Charger police vehicles are
turning heads everywhere in the community; officers have been
approached by curious Shenandoah residents to discuss the new
ride," Chancellor said. "All in all, the public's response to the
vehicle has been very positive." Michigan State Police Vehicle
Evaluation Program Shenandoah considered purchasing Dodge Charger
police vehicles after a positive vehicle reception at the Michigan
State Police Vehicle Evaluation Program. This benchmark program
sets the standard for police departments across the U.S. when
ordering new fleet vehicles. For two years running, Dodge Charger
police vehicles have met and often exceeded requirements of those
tests which included a series of grueling on- road exercises that
evaluated acceleration, top speed, braking and vehicle dynamics.
Out of the 16 police vehicles tested, top results for Dodge police
vehicles included: * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI posted
best-in-class top speed of over 145 mph * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter
HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place
in acceleration times * Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge
Charger 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in vehicle
dynamics testing * Dodge vehicles secured the first four places in
braking distance; with the Dodge Magnum 3.5-liter V-6 and Dodge
Charger 3.5-liter V-6 coming in first and second and the Dodge
Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
placing third and fourth * In addition, the Magnum 3.5-liter V-6
and Dodge Charger 3.5-liter V-6 posted best-in-class fuel economy
in the city with 19 miles per gallon (mpg) Shenandoah joins other
leading U.S. cities updating their police patrols with Dodge police
vehicles including: Denver, Colo., Forth Worth, Texas, Orange
County, Calif., Philadelphia, Pa., Richland, Miss., Scottsdale,
Ariz. and Seattle, Wash. Police Car Heritage The former Chrysler
Corporation dominated the police car business throughout the 1960s,
'70s and early '80s, with U.S. market shares ranging from 45-60
percent. Police vehicles manufactured by the former Chrysler
Corporation included: the Dodge Monaco, Dodge Royal Monaco, Dodge
Coronet, Dodge Diplomat, Dodge Dart, Dodge St. Regis, Plymouth
Fury, Plymouth Gran Fury, Plymouth Volare and Chrysler Newport.
Recently, Dodge returned to the police car market after a 12-year
hiatus with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The front-wheel drive Dodge
Intrepid earned a 4 percent share of the approximately 70,000 unit
U.S. market. That vehicle was phased out of production in 2003. In
the fall of 2004, Dodge previewed the 2006 Dodge Magnum as a police
vehicle, offering enhanced rear-wheel-drive performance and
handling with a spacious, flexible interior for police special
service uses. The 2006 Dodge Charger police vehicle was introduced
in the spring of 2005. Dodge Brand: With a U.S. market share of
approximately six percent, Dodge is Chrysler Group's best-selling
brand and the fifth-largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive
market. In 2005, Dodge sold more than 1.1 million vehicles in the
U.S. Dodge continues to lead the minivan market segment with a 20
percent U.S. market share and maintains a 15 percent share of the
highly competitive truck market. In 2006, the Dodge Caliber has led
the brand's expansion to markets outside of North America.
DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Kimberly Shults of Chrysler
Group, +1-972-242-3657, Web site:
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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