Ford Police Interceptor SUV
The Armored Ford Police Interceptor SUV is unmistakably one of the de facto choices when it comes to armored vehicle purchasing, and with good reason: combining a large and comfortable interior with its performance, off-road and towing capabilities, it is definitely a great choice for armoring.
Police agencies that require a spacious interior and ample room for cargo can have those capabilities while getting pursuit-rated performance. The pursuit-rated Police Interceptor Utility is purpose-built for police work. You’ll enjoy the plenty of power, performance and protection with increased interior versatility.
Power locks and windows, touchscreen infotainment system round out some of the features found in this armored SUV.
General Specs
Chassis Ford Explorer Special Purpose Police
Type Left Hand Drive, Special Purpose Vehicle
Engine Ford Duratec 3.7lt V6 Ti-VCT
Transmission 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Horsepower 305hp @ 6,500 RPM
Torque 280 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
Drive Train AWD
Brakes 4-wheel vented disc w/ABS & Brake Assist
Suspension Helical Coil Springs w/ Nitrogen Shocks
Electrical 220-amp alternator
Steering Rack and Pinion Hydraulic, Power-Assisted
Dimensions (L) 197.1in x (W) 82.50in x (H) 69.2in
Wheelbase 112.6 in
Doors/Hatches 4 Doors, 1 Rear Door
Seating Capacity 2 (Driver and Co-Pilot) + 3 Back Bench Seat
Fuel Capacity 18.6 US Gal Gasoline
Payload Capacity 1,000 lb
Armor Protection
Custom designed, compact-mounted body. The vehicle’s body incorporates heat and noise insulation materials providing superior comfort level to its occupants. Armoring of passenger compartment to provide protection in accordance with EN 1063: BR6. **see table below**
Floor is fitted with blast protection to protect occupants against fragmentation from detonation of 2 DM-51 German ordnance hand grenades or equivalent light anti-personnel mines. Additional floor protection (V-hull design). Vehicle body is fully encapsulated to provide armor protection to occupants at all points. Armor consists of all welded ballistic grade steel construction. The interior frame, constructed of ballistic grade steel, provides overlap and backup protection for the large-surface principal impact areas such as the doors and windows. Structural reinforcement of the support pillars and other areas that are crucial to maintaining vehicle safety in any circumstance, including rollover and ramming situations.
Passenger compartment vertical surfaces such as doors, firewall, roof pillars, ballistic overlaps) to provide protection against the following ammunition is accordance with:
7.62mm Armor Piercing Ammo 2 x DM51 Hand Grenades
Glass Armoring
The Bullet Resistant Glass installed on the vehicle provides the same level of protection as the rest of the unit .
Bullet resistant glass is the made with the highest quality, meeting the latest industry standards for:
Spall protection layer on all glass
Free of optical distortion
No discoloration from UV rays
Ultra thin, Ultra Light 24 mm glass thickness
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Opaque Armoring Details
Full Perimeter armoring offering 360 ° coverage within passenger compartment using certified ballistic steel plating.
All opaque armoring materials used in the vehicle are of the highest quality and certified to exceed ballistic levels.
Overlapped apertures with bullet catchers in door/window are to prevent penetration from bullets.
Additional opaque armoring installed to protect mechanical components of the vehicle:
Electrical Battery
Electronic Control Module (Engine ECU)
Radiator
Fuel Tank
All ballistic materials used in the construction of the Chevy Suburban are certified by an independent ballistic protection laboratory.
Door/ Hatches
Armor overlap at all doors to prevent penetration through doorposts and pillars.
Door pillars and hinges designed specifically for this vehicle, thereby ensuring maximum strength and usability.
All doors have weather stripping installed to prevent exterior climate from entering vehicle.
Power
Ford Duratec 37 3.7L (3726cc/227 CID)
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Technology
Direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Fuel type – Regular
Extra Heavy Duty 220 Amp alternator
12-volt; 750CCA/78aH Battery
305 HP@ 6500 rpm
280 lb/ft Torque @ 4250 rpm
Transmission -6 Speed Select Shift Automatic with Overdrive
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Wheels Tires
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Material - Steel Good Year Eagle RS-A Run Flat Heavy Duty ABS Reinforced Ring Black Sidewall
Size - 18 in 245/55R18V Rated
Bolt Pattern – 6-5.5 All season radials
Number of Lugs – 6
Run Flat Heavy Duty ABS Reinforced Ring
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Seating
Seats – 2 x Front
Seats – Second Row bucket seats
Climate Control
Air Conditioning Front - Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (FORD OEM)
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Entertainment
Touch Screen Sound system
6 Speaker
HD Radio
Aux-in connector
Acoustics & Signaling
High efficiency, high output, long life, low heat LED headlights and tail lights.
150-Watt Siren with PA system
Strobe lights front and rear (grill mounted and rear bumper mounted) Red/Blue
Strobe lights side mounted – Red/Blue
Top Mounted High Output LED Bar – Red/Blue
Intercom
Central fuse panel