Just in time for you Dale

[noleson]

So check this out, a new car company based in Atlanta that has built the first "purpose-built law enforcement vehicle." www.carbonmotors.com

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

Dude....

THAT s***'S SICK!!!

I can't wait to get pepper sprayed.

Edit: Andrew....

And Dodge Intrepids (rofl2)

Eat it.

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

Just FYI... (from the website) this gives me a happy tingly feeling in my pants.


Specifications

<TABLE cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top width=182>OEM</TD><TD vAlign=top width=195>Carbon Motors Corporation</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Vehicle Platform Codename</TD><TD vAlign=top>E7</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=center>Brand</TD><TD vAlign=center>Carbon Motors<SUP>™</SUP></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Nameplate</TD><TD vAlign=top>To Be Determined</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Assembly Location</TD><TD vAlign=top>Under Negotiations</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Price </TD><TD vAlign=top>Comparable to Retail Passenger Car Outfitted with Law Enforcement Equipment. Detailed pricing will be announced in a few months.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=heading colSpan=2>POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top width=182>Engine</TD><TD vAlign=top width=195>Forced Induction 3.0 Diesel</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Recommended Fuel</TD><TD vAlign=top>Ultra-low sulfur (ULS) Diesel or BioDiesel</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Driveline</TD><TD vAlign=top>Rear-Wheel-Drive</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Horsepower</TD><TD vAlign=top>300 bhp</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Torque</TD><TD vAlign=top>420 lb-ft</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Transmission</TD><TD vAlign=top>6-Speed Automatic</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Front Brakes</TD><TD vAlign=top>14" Vented Discs, ABS</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Rear Brakes</TD><TD vAlign=top>13" Vented Discs, ABS</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Wheels</TD><TD vAlign=top>18 x 8" Steel</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Tires</TD><TD vAlign=top>245/50R18</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Front Suspension</TD><TD vAlign=top>Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD vAlign=top>Rear Suspension</TD><TD vAlign=top>Multi-link, coil springs, self-leveling shocks, anti-roll bar</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=heading colSpan=2>DIMENSIONS
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Wheelbase</TD><TD vAlign=top>122.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Front Track</TD><TD vAlign=top>66.9"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Rear Track</TD><TD vAlign=top>66.9"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Overall Length</TD><TD vAlign=top>200.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Overall Width</TD><TD vAlign=top>78.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Overall Height</TD><TD vAlign=top>64.2"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Ground Clearance</TD><TD vAlign=top>7.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Curb Weight</TD><TD vAlign=top>4000 lbs</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Weight Distribution (front/rear)</TD><TD vAlign=top>50% / 50%</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Front Headroom</TD><TD vAlign=top>40.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Rear Headroom</TD><TD vAlign=top>38.5"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Front Legroom</TD><TD vAlign=top>45.0"</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Cargo Volume</TD><TD vAlign=top>20.0 cu ft</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Fuel Capacity</TD><TD vAlign=top>18.0 gallons</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=heading colSpan=2>PERFORMANCE
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>0 - 60 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top>6.5 seconds</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Quarter Mile</TD><TD vAlign=top>14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Top Speed</TD><TD vAlign=top>155 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Braking 60 - 0 mph</TD><TD vAlign=top>125 feet</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Lateral Acceleration</TD><TD vAlign=top>0.85 g</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy</TD><TD vAlign=top>28 - 30 mpg </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top> </TD><TD vAlign=top> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=heading colSpan=2>SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS
</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement

• Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
• Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification
• Turn-key built-to-direct-order - 24/7/365 call center support
• Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process
• Comprehensive warranty
• Aluminum spaceframe body structure
• 75 mph rear impact crash capability
• Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
• Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick
• Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress
• Vehicle dynamic control
• Anti-lock brakes
• Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
• NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel)
• Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment - Heated and ventilated seats
• Heads up display
• Reverse backup camera
• Remote start capability
• Driver specific intelligent key
• 360 degree exterior surveillance capability
• Automatic license plate recognition system
• Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
• 130hz - 350hz bass siren
• Nightvision compliant interior illumination
• Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
• Integrated shotgun mounts
• Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
• Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
• Hoseable rear passenger compartment
• Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability

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[Rogue]

Do you know how much those are going to cost? Yeah, it says "comparable," but they probably mean compared to the Charger or Mustang GT. More than likely, a district that is buying Impalas and Intrepids won't have the budget to buy those... not in this economy.

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

We'll see.... I'd take a slight pay cut for one of these bad boys.

They actually came through GA (like Braselton and NE GA) showing these off to local communities.

 

[Rogue]

they're based out of Atlanta

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465329,00.html

Cost will be $25K - $75K. I'm guessing these will be in the upper range since it's using a BMW diesel engine.

 

[noleson]

I heard a quote of approx. $50k. Considering all the engineering, part development and shear cost of materials, I'm guessing it's gonna be close to that. And from what it looks like, production isn't even set to start till 2012.

 

[Keno1542]

Do you know how much those are going to cost? Yeah, it says "comparable," but they probably mean compared to the Charger or Mustang GT. More than likely, a district that is buying Impalas and Intrepids won't have the budget to buy those... not in this economy.

no problem...theyll just lower the speed limits in their area and write more tickets haha

 

[JITB]

those are pretty neat looking..

looks like a kia azera on steroids.

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

I guess it'd be pretty hard to not spot one of those coming up in the rear view. Undercover is pretty much non-existant with these toys.

 

[BigB]

Won't be able to compete with GM/Dodge/Ford.

They give crazy incentives, discounts, rebates, etc. to municipalities for buying cars.