FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT - Focaljet

**biker16** · 03-27-2002, 12:39 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr> NEW YORK, March 27, 2002 ? It has crush-resistant bumpers with reinforced steel push bars, 18-inch alloy wheels and a V-8 engine. But its most imposing feature is the badge it wears.

Ford unveiled the Ford Interceptor concept at the New York International Auto Show to shine the spotlight on the vehicle that protects and serves more municipalities in the U.S. than any other, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

Based on the 2003 Ford Police Interceptor, which this year receives major ride, steering and handling upgrades for today?s law enforcement officer, the Interceptor concept adds dramatic styling cues and tests new technologies to advance police work in the new millennium.

?The Interceptor concept is a true professional law enforcement tool for the future,? says Chris Theodore, vice president, Ford North America Product Development. ?It?s designed to look intimidating and perform its duties with unparalleled skill and unwavering bravery.?

The Interceptor concept is no rookie. It is a seasoned veteran building on the success of the police cruiser of choice, the Ford Police Interceptor. Based on its performance, predictability, reliability and durability, the rear-wheel-drive Police Interceptor commands approximately 80 percent of the police cruiser market in the United States and has for several years.

Arresting Good Looks
One look in the rearview mirror will leave would-be law-breakers with a feeling of dread as the Interceptor concept moves into view. The front end features a one-of-a-kind push/pursuit beam that extends beyond the normal bumper of a police car. The structural beam is constructed of a reinforced polymer. Mounted to the front beam is a high-strength stainless steel and cast aluminum push bar used for assisting stranded vehicles.

When the bad guys feel confidence in fleeing and pose a risk to public safety, the Interceptor concept?s push/pursuit beam can become an offensive tool in the skilled hands of a well-trained officer. With a properly executed push in the corner of the vehicle, the beam can be used to force a fleeing suspect?s vehicle into a spin. This technique is used to disorient a fleeing suspect and disable their vehicle thus avoiding a high-speed chase scenario.

Because the beam extends well beyond the standard bumper and has molded-in color, it reduces the need for costly body repairs and keeps the Interceptor concept and its officers on duty where they can do the most good. Like the push/pursuit beam on the front end, the rear bumper features a structural ABS polymer extension.
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Ford media

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**french_connection** · 03-27-2002, 01:35 AM

I think they should discretly alter the car so they break down while chassing focus owner... that would probably be there most usefull feature... gna ah ah ah... im evil... especialy with no speed limiter....

**InsertCleverNameHere** · 03-27-2002, 01:48 AM

Looks pretty darn tite! I think that ford should produce the civilian version of that with the Marauder powerplant.

**OmniFocus** · 03-27-2002, 03:07 AM

I agree about a civilian version... I'll take mine like this.

[ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: OmniFocus ]

**InsertCleverNameHere** · 03-27-2002, 03:10 AM

Hell yeah! That would be sick. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**225sae** · 03-27-2002, 03:21 AM

looks like it's time for Mad Max 5 [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

**Dev** · 03-27-2002, 03:36 AM

Man that is Mercedes meets Mercury if you ask me.. I love it. I have always loved the Police Interceptors though.

**MichaelXi** · 03-27-2002, 04:13 AM

Swwweeeeeeeeettt....
(If I were RICH$$$$ [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] )
[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**the6148** · 03-27-2002, 04:55 AM

Current Crown Vic looks kind of plain. This one looks like something out of sci-fi movie! I love it!

The production version will definitely have different light bar. The light bar currently on this concept looks more like something from ancient LAPD and current NYPD. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**svtfocuspower** · 03-27-2002, 11:54 AM

I saw a prototype crown vic with police package at meijer 2 weeks ago. it had a really deep exhaust note, i thought it had the 5.4 in it; but then i saw the exact same car in either the Febuary or March issue of popular mechanics. The article said it had the 6.8 v-10 in it. I should have took pics of it. the plate had 04' tags on it.

Here is a link to the article:
v-10 crown vic

[ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: svtfocuspower ]

Ed · 03-28-2002, 04:06 PM

Not to boast, but no one on the Jet knows more about Police Interceptors or is more fond of them as I am.

I LOVE these things with a passion - most of you know that I even owned a pristine 94 model until recently.

I think this thing looks absolutely killer - if it makes it to production looking like this, I might have to hit up my connection to get one for myself (connection needed because civilians can't buy P71's [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] )

Ed

**spinwax** · 03-28-2002, 05:36 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by OmniFocus:
I agree about a civilian version... I'll take mine like this.

[ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: OmniFocus ]<hr></blockquote>

OMG, that is sooooooo fricken AWESOME... Im one of the biggest fans of the Crown Vic, and Merc Marquie

**hotrodkris** · 03-28-2002, 05:57 PM

this is funny, I'm actually researching what aftermarket stuff will work with those cars, looks like all modular mustang stuff will bolt right up (motor stuff), still looking..

they don't hold their resale value well, so you can find a 99 or 00 for cheap

**papasmurfZX3** · 03-28-2002, 07:20 PM

Finally a police car that will accelerate with most vehicles on the road today. My brothers in blue and I are happy to hear that Ford will make an Interceptor that can hang with the big boys.

**Big Al** · 03-28-2002, 08:57 PM

Oh yeah! Vast improvement over the Impala interceptor. Can the Impalas actually catch anything? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I imagine most officers would rather not patrol in one.

**papasmurfZX3** · 03-28-2002, 09:32 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Big Al:
Oh yeah! Vast improvement over the Impala interceptor. Can the Impalas actually catch anything? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I imagine most officers would rather not patrol in one.<hr></blockquote>

They are ok up to about 60...then after that the Crown Vic blows them away. Most cops i know are pretty big (i'm the exception...although i am not exactly small) and the Impala is small...I would fit in one ok b/c i am not overly tall or overly wide...even with a full duty belt on. But most guys i know have trouble fitting in them. My dept doesn't have any, the smallest thing we have is a v6 Explorer (sucks for patrol, underpowered and i'm the only one that really fits in it) but the rest are Vics. However, I have a buddy for college that is a cop near Pittsburgh, and they have Impalas, he is 6'5" and says that he fits in it just fine, but he is also on the skinny side, and I don't know if the car has a cage or not. They have to be really cramped with a cage. The bottom line is that v6, front drive cars do not and will never make good patrol cars [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img]

And that is from someone who rides in a Crown Vic Interceptor with regularity.

**Mr.Pressurized** · 03-28-2002, 09:56 PM

These look pretty cool.

Movie Trivia:

Does anyone remember the 6000SUX?

Name the movie win a prize.

**focusdchaos** · 03-28-2002, 10:13 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Mr.Pressurized:

Does anyone remember the 6000SUX?

<hr></blockquote>

RoboCop

Ed · 03-28-2002, 10:36 PM

DAMMIT!!! You beat me to it!! I loved the commercial in the movie for it.

6000SUX - lol!

Ed

03-27-2002, 12:39 AM	#1
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr> NEW YORK, March 27, 2002 ? It has crush-resistant bumpers with reinforced steel push bars, 18-inch alloy wheels and a V-8 engine. But its most imposing feature is the badge it wears. Ford unveiled the Ford Interceptor concept at the New York International Auto Show to shine the spotlight on the vehicle that protects and serves more municipalities in the U.S. than any other, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Based on the 2003 Ford Police Interceptor, which this year receives major ride, steering and handling upgrades for today?s law enforcement officer, the Interceptor concept adds dramatic styling cues and tests new technologies to advance police work in the new millennium. ?The Interceptor concept is a true professional law enforcement tool for the future,? says Chris Theodore, vice president, Ford North America Product Development. ?It?s designed to look intimidating and perform its duties with unparalleled skill and unwavering bravery.? The Interceptor concept is no rookie. It is a seasoned veteran building on the success of the police cruiser of choice, the Ford Police Interceptor. Based on its performance, predictability, reliability and durability, the rear-wheel-drive Police Interceptor commands approximately 80 percent of the police cruiser market in the United States and has for several years. Arresting Good Looks One look in the rearview mirror will leave would-be law-breakers with a feeling of dread as the Interceptor concept moves into view. The front end features a one-of-a-kind push/pursuit beam that extends beyond the normal bumper of a police car. The structural beam is constructed of a reinforced polymer. Mounted to the front beam is a high-strength stainless steel and cast aluminum push bar used for assisting stranded vehicles. When the bad guys feel confidence in fleeing and pose a risk to public safety, the Interceptor concept?s push/pursuit beam can become an offensive tool in the skilled hands of a well-trained officer. With a properly executed push in the corner of the vehicle, the beam can be used to force a fleeing suspect?s vehicle into a spin. This technique is used to disorient a fleeing suspect and disable their vehicle thus avoiding a high-speed chase scenario. Because the beam extends well beyond the standard bumper and has molded-in color, it reduces the need for costly body repairs and keeps the Interceptor concept and its officers on duty where they can do the most good. Like the push/pursuit beam on the front end, the rear bumper features a structural ABS polymer extension. <hr></blockquote> Ford media [ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: Peloton25 ]</p>

03-27-2002, 01:35 AM	#2
french_connection Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,928	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT I think they should discretly alter the car so they break down while chassing focus owner... that would probably be there most usefull feature... gna ah ah ah... im evil... especialy with no speed limiter....

03-27-2002, 01:48 AM	#3
InsertCleverNameHere Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,278	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Looks pretty darn tite! I think that ford should produce the civilian version of that with the Marauder powerplant.

03-27-2002, 03:07 AM	#4
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 26,272	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT I agree about a civilian version... I'll take mine like this. [ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: OmniFocus ]</p>

03-27-2002, 03:10 AM	#5
InsertCleverNameHere Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,278	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Hell yeah! That would be sick. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

03-27-2002, 03:21 AM	#6
225sae TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: verge of oblivion Posts: 716	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT looks like it's time for Mad Max 5 [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

03-27-2002, 03:36 AM	#7
Dev Coffee Black Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: (Devon)Citrus Heights, CA USA Posts: 29,590	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Man that is Mercedes meets Mercury if you ask me.. I love it. I have always loved the Police Interceptors though.

03-27-2002, 04:13 AM	#8
MichaelXi [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,301	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Swwweeeeeeeeettt.... (If I were RICH$$$$ [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ) [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

03-27-2002, 04:55 AM	#9
the6148 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,773	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Current Crown Vic looks kind of plain. This one looks like something out of sci-fi movie! I love it! The production version will definitely have different light bar. The light bar currently on this concept looks more like something from ancient LAPD and current NYPD. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

03-27-2002, 11:54 AM	#10
svtfocuspower Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,329	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT I saw a prototype crown vic with police package at meijer 2 weeks ago. it had a really deep exhaust note, i thought it had the 5.4 in it; but then i saw the exact same car in either the Febuary or March issue of popular mechanics. The article said it had the 6.8 v-10 in it. I should have took pics of it. the plate had 04' tags on it. Here is a link to the article: v-10 crown vic [ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: svtfocuspower ]</p>

03-28-2002, 04:06 PM	#11
Ed Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Beach, CA USA Posts: 2,235	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Not to boast, but no one on the Jet knows more about Police Interceptors or is more fond of them as I am. I LOVE these things with a passion - most of you know that I even owned a pristine 94 model until recently. I think this thing looks absolutely killer - if it makes it to production looking like this, I might have to hit up my connection to get one for myself (connection needed because civilians can't buy P71's [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ) Ed

03-28-2002, 05:36 PM	#12
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by OmniFocus: I agree about a civilian version... I'll take mine like this. [ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: OmniFocus ]<hr></blockquote> OMG, that is sooooooo fricken AWESOME... Im one of the biggest fans of the Crown Vic, and Merc Marquie

03-28-2002, 05:57 PM	#13
hotrodkris The One and Only HotRodKristina Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Castle Albrecht Posts: 27,400	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT this is funny, I'm actually researching what aftermarket stuff will work with those cars, looks like all modular mustang stuff will bolt right up (motor stuff), still looking.. they don't hold their resale value well, so you can find a 99 or 00 for cheap

03-28-2002, 07:20 PM	#14
papasmurfZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chester County Posts: 1,592	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Finally a police car that will accelerate with most vehicles on the road today. My brothers in blue and I are happy to hear that Ford will make an Interceptor that can hang with the big boys.

03-28-2002, 08:57 PM	#15
Big Al TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Three Rivers , MI Posts: 253	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Oh yeah! Vast improvement over the Impala interceptor. Can the Impalas actually catch anything? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I imagine most officers would rather not patrol in one.

03-28-2002, 09:32 PM	#16
papasmurfZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chester County Posts: 1,592	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Big Al: Oh yeah! Vast improvement over the Impala interceptor. Can the Impalas actually catch anything? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I imagine most officers would rather not patrol in one.<hr></blockquote> They are ok up to about 60...then after that the Crown Vic blows them away. Most cops i know are pretty big (i'm the exception...although i am not exactly small) and the Impala is small...I would fit in one ok b/c i am not overly tall or overly wide...even with a full duty belt on. But most guys i know have trouble fitting in them. My dept doesn't have any, the smallest thing we have is a v6 Explorer (sucks for patrol, underpowered and i'm the only one that really fits in it) but the rest are Vics. However, I have a buddy for college that is a cop near Pittsburgh, and they have Impalas, he is 6'5" and says that he fits in it just fine, but he is also on the skinny side, and I don't know if the car has a cage or not. They have to be really cramped with a cage. The bottom line is that v6, front drive cars do not and will never make good patrol cars [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] And that is from someone who rides in a Crown Vic Interceptor with regularity.

03-28-2002, 09:56 PM	#17
Mr.Pressurized TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 524	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT These look pretty cool. Movie Trivia: Does anyone remember the 6000SUX? Name the movie win a prize.

03-28-2002, 10:13 PM	#18
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Mr.Pressurized: Does anyone remember the 6000SUX? <hr></blockquote> RoboCop

03-28-2002, 10:36 PM	#19
Ed Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Beach, CA USA Posts: 2,235	Re: FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT SHOWS FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DAMMIT!!! You beat me to it!! I loved the commercial in the movie for it. 6000SUX - lol! Ed

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