From 1950 to today, an evolution of the police car Ford up to the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan

We have to admit that we like talking about police cars that can be seen all over the world. From the modest city cars used on routine patrols to the powerful supercars seen in Dubai, for example. These are cars with their own characteristics that make them impressive and very attractive, even the simplest ones. In the United States there is a wide variety of this type of vehicle, adapted from some of the most popular models of each decade, and which we have come to know thanks to films and television series.

Ford has been one of the brands that have offered their models to serve law enforcement, and these have fulfilled their role in several police forces across the country. They are powerful cars, chosen for their characteristics and capabilities, and they have remained in service for several years to meet the complex and demanding requirements placed on this type of car.

The video you are about to watch begins in 1950, with the Ford Mainline. This model was available in several configurations and body types, although in the end the four-door saloon was chosen as the most suitable for police work. It was replaced in 1952 by the Interceptor, which adapted the front seats to offer greater comfort and was fitted with a V8 engine producing 125 CV. The 1956 version increased the power to 256 CV, making it a vehicle to be reckoned with in a chase.

In 1971 the 429 CI V8 Galaxie arrived, while in 1981 the Mustang SSP joined the police fleet, which, although offered in the same four-door saloon configuration, was a more powerful alternative to the traditional model. The 1980s also saw one of the most popular models, the Crown Victoria, probably the most recognisable of them all. It remained in service until very recently, although across several generations.

In 2010 the Taurus Interceptor arrived, which used a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine with all-wheel drive. Today, the Ford car designed for American police is the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, an adapted car that uses the hybrid technology of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and which, besides offering the best possible service, aims to become as iconic as the Crown Victorias that have featured in so many series and films. As you can see, these are purely American cars and not all of them have reached the European market.

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