In 1899, Akron Police Officer Louis Mueller Sr. was the first LEO ever to operate a ‘police car’. The first police car was a wagon run by electricity, it could reach speeds of up to 16 mph, and was equipped with flashing lights as well as a gong and a stretcher.
Today’s police cars boast 8 cylinder engines with the ability to reach top speeds of over 150 miles per hour. The Dodge Charger is one of the latest additions to police fleets across the nation. Capable of accelerating from 0-100mph in a mere 14.29 seconds, the Dodge Charger Police Car was quickly lauded by LEO’s across the nation as a great improvement over the sluggish and slow-stopping Crown Victoria. Unlike its predecessor, which was often likened to a taxi, the Dodge Charger has also generated a significant amount of buzz and admiration from the general populace.
Dodge Charger Police Package Standard Equipment
- Severe-duty cooling system
- P225/60 R18 V-rated performance tires
- Four-wheel independent performance suspension
*Only rear-wheel-drive police vehicle with short/long arm front suspension and an independent five-link rear suspension. - Four-wheel anti-lock brakes with All-Speed Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Program with Emergency Brake Assist
- Easy path wiring grommeting through firewall
- AM/FM stereo radio with CD player
- 3.6 liter V6 engine with 250 hp @ 6400 RPM and 250 lb-ft of torque @ 3,800 RPM
*Available 5.7L HEMI® V8 with Multi-Displacement System making 368hp, 290 lb-ft of torque
