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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

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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.

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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

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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

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