NEW ERA IN POLICE
VEHICLES FROM DODGE
2006 Dodge Magnum
NJLawman.com
Monday, October 11, 2004 12:00 a.m.
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Unlawful drivers will
soon face a Dodge Magnum grille in their rear view mirror, along with a
HEMI® under the hood.
 Dodge
is upping the ante in the law enforcement market with a new
rear-wheel-drive Dodge Magnum police car powered by the legendary HEMI V-8
engine. With police requirements squarely on their radar, Dodge engineers
integrated specific law enforcement vehicle features and functionality
into the original design of the Dodge Magnum, minimizing the need for
numerous aftermarket retrofits. "Dodge Magnum is bold, powerful and
capable," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing. "Dodge
Magnum offers affordable performance to those who patrol and protect our
communities." Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction
Control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with emergency brake assist and
improved tire design are standard equipment on the Dodge Magnum SXT for
special service uses (as they are on all Magnum SXT models). Combined,
these features provide balance and control for officers in a variety of
surface and weather conditions. These same advanced technologies also are
standard on the 2006 Dodge Magnum police package models.
"With rear-wheel drive and
HEMI power at the pavement, the Dodge Magnum police unit will provide the
optimum performance option," said Ray Fisher, Vice President - Fleet and
Remarketing. "Dodge dominated the police car business throughout the
1960s, '70s and early '80s, and we're proud to continue our police car
heritage with even more performance technology." In addition to the
enhanced performance and handling available with the Dodge Magnum, the
spacious interior will provide officers a balance of cargo room and
flexibility. With 27.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat (71.6 cubic feet
with rear seats folded flat), the Dodge Magnum offers maximum
functionality for law enforcement needs. The rear cargo area features an
upper flat-load floor that expands the usable cargo area when the rear
seats are folded forward. Additional storage is provided for smaller items
below this load floor and in deep pockets on either side of the floor.
The Dodge Magnum's "extreme
access" liftgate creates an unusually large cargo opening by allowing the
gate to swing up rather than out from the vehicle. The 11.3
square foot opening swallows large items such as police emergency
equipment, duffel bags, dog crates, traffic cones or barricades. The 2005
Dodge Magnum SXT model will be available this fall to law enforcement
agencies for special service use. For 2006, Dodge will introduce a police
package, which will be offered on the Dodge Magnum model.
2006 Dodge Magnum Police Package
The 2006 Dodge Magnum will
be available with a police package in the fourth quarter of 2005. The
standard 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine featured on the 2006 Dodge
Magnum police package vehicle delivers 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of
torque for great police performance. A five-speed fully electronic
transmission with steering column shifter, 18-inch V-rated tires and steel
wheels, heavy-duty police brakes and linings and heavy-duty suspension
will be included as standard equipment with the police package models. For
the ultimate in pursuit power, the Dodge Magnum police package also will
offer an optional 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with cylinder deactivation
that produces 340 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. Chrysler Group's
Multiple Displacement System (MDS) seamlessly alternates between smooth,
high fuel economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8
mode when more power is in demand. Fuel efficiency is improved by up to 20
percent with cylinder deactivation, but not at the expense of performance.
The HEMI powertrain, mated
to a fully electronic five-speed automatic transmission and
high-performance suspension, will give officers in pursuit situations a
balance of world-class performance, power and handling.
The 2006 Dodge Magnum
police package will include the following specific package items:
certified speedometer, column shifter, emergency rear door lock override,
heavy-duty five-link suspension system, heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty
battery, heavy-duty brakes, inoperable rear door locks and rear windows,
and special police electrical wiring. Optional equipment includes: daytime
running lamps, dual spot lamp, police-type heavy-duty front seats with
manual lumbar adjustment and full-size spare tire. The 2006 Dodge Magnum
police package will begin production in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Pricing will be announced at that time
NJLawman.com
Monday, October 11, 2004 12:00 a.m.
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