New Taurus-based Police Car

Better watch out, they'll be able to accelerate twice as fast as their current CV's.

2012 Ford Police Interceptor

I wonder if the police version of the Taurus is rear wheel driven?

About ten or twelve years ago, the Mustang was a favorite with the Florida Highway Patrol. Then Ford redesigned the Mustang interior and the new design would not accommodate the radios, computers, etc that LEO's use.

The new Taurus Interceptor will be AWD with EcoBoost V6 engines and a somewhat "redesigned" interior with "police specific" cloth seats to accomodate the gear police wear all day.

My favorite forum site where I've been a member of since 1997 with more information and better photos:

VWvortex Forums: Ford's new Taurus-based Police Interceptor revealed

On the other hand, GM will be importing the Holden Caprice from Australia for Police Duty ONLY in America, which means the new 2011 Chevrolet Caprice will NOT be available for public use EVER.

AlexT2889 said:

The new Taurus Interceptor will be AWD with EcoBoost V6 engines and a somewhat "redesigned" interior with "police specific" cloth seats to accomodate the gear police wear all day.

As I understand it, the AWD is an option. Front wheel drive may be OK in urban areas; but for highway performance driving, I would much prefer rear wheel drive. Obviously AWD is fine for preformance driving.

My favorite forum site where I've been a member of since 1997 with more information and better photos:

VWvortex Forums: Ford's new Taurus-based Police Interceptor revealed

On the other hand, GM will be importing the Holden Caprice from Australia for Police Duty ONLY in America, which means the new 2011 Chevrolet Caprice will NOT be available for public use EVER.

Or at least until they become used and LEO agencies replace them. Then the public might be able to buy them.

It surely looks good.