Post by TonyV on Mar 11, 2010 11:50:14 GMT -5
Last Updated: March 11. 2010 11:42AM .
Ford to reveal new Police Interceptor on Friday
Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. will unveil the new Ford Police Interceptor on Friday -- the replacement for the venerable Crown Victoria that has been the backbone of the nation's law enforcement fleets since the early 1990s.
As The Detroit News first reported last year, the new model will be based on the same platform as the new Ford Taurus. However, it will be built for law enforcement work and incorporate several modifications to meet the special needs of police officers.
It will make its debut before an audience of law enforcement officials at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, according to an internal Ford communication obtained by The News.
The Crown Vic, which is assembled at Ford's factory in St. Thomas, Ontario, will remain in production through September of 2011.
bhoffman@detnews.com (313) 222-2443