2007 Michigan State Police Patrol Vehicle Tests
Law & Order › Vol. 54 Nbr. 11, November 2006
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Each year since the 1978 models, nearly 30 years, the Michigan State Police has tested a variety of police package (pursuit capable) and special service package (not intended for pursuit) patrol vehicles. These annual tests include acceleration to 100 mph, absolute top speed, braking from 60 mph after brake warm-up, road racing course lap times, an ergonomic and communications installation review, and EPA fuel economy ratings.
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2007 Michigan State Police Patrol Vehicle Tests
Each year since the 1978 models, nearly 30 years, the Michigan State Police has tested a variety of police package (pursuit capable) and special service package (not intended for pursuit) patrol vehicles. These, annual tests include acceleration to 100 mph, absolute top speed, braking from 60 mph after brake warm-up, road racing course lap times, an ergonomic and communications installation review, and EPA fuel economy ratings.
The acceleration, top speed and braking phases are conducted at Chrysler's Proving Grounds near Chelsea, MI. The vehicle dynamics testing are performed on the 2.0-mile road course at Grattan Raceway near Grand Rapids, MI,For the 2007 models, the MSB tested five police p...See the full content of this document
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