But what happens when he goes to Cars and Coffee?

"wizkashifa" (wizkashifa)
10/05/2016 at 11:33 • Filed to: None

It’s been suggested that it’s a rent-a-cop and not technically an official police car, but I wouldn’t take my chances, North Carolina friends.

DISCUSSION (24)

CalzoneGolem > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:36

Maine has Mustang cops .

E90M3 > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:36

The San Antonio PD has some Mustang Police cars.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:36

Well that’ll ruin the Blue Lives Matter movement

Tristan > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:42

Y U not GT?

Tatanko > Tristan
10/05/2016 at 11:45

It is rather interesting isn’t it? Why bother going for a sports coupe in this line of work and not get the version that could actually keep up (or even outrun) the cars you’d need to pursue with such a vehicle?

If it’s just for show (i.e. drug & alcohol education), it seems like a waste of money, and I can’t think of why a rent-a-cop would need a vehicle like this... ever.

wizkashifa > Tatanko
10/05/2016 at 11:49

There really is no need for a pursuit vehicle that can outrun a suspect because no car is faster than a radio.

Cherry_man1 > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:50

What cop wouldn’t run the GT like seriously a V6? Not even the ecoboost. Rent-a-cop for sure.

Tristan > Tatanko
10/05/2016 at 11:50

Precisely. The Ecostang isn’t faster than a Hemi Charger or LS Caprice and those can actually haul a perp. It’s not stealthy or boy-racerish enough to bait potential street racers. What’s the point?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:50

I’ve seen these about in other states, it’s likely a real cop car.

acarr260 > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:51

There are two blue unmarked Mustangs that do speed enforcement around Indy. They’re pretty aggressive too.

Milky > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:54

Rather have a last gen with a V8.

Kinja'd!!!

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:55

Does it have your local police license plates? It is possible it was seized and they have decided to put it to work.

Jonathan Harper > wizkashifa
10/05/2016 at 11:58

Town I went to college in had a red with black stripe “GT350" with full strobes and lights.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Tristan
10/05/2016 at 12:12

Most police departments use a V6 Charger. My sister is a Sheriff’s Deputy and her Charger is a V6.

Yes, I was disappointed as well. Fuel economy is a pretty big hit on the budget when they never turn the damn cars off.

Wacko > CalzoneGolem
10/05/2016 at 12:17

as in they only chase down other mustangs at Cars and Coffee.

Tristan > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/05/2016 at 12:17

It’s true. The V6 Chargers get the most use, but if a department needs a pursuit vehicle, why buy a Mustang/Camaro for pursuit and a V6 Charger to haul the perp when you can buy a one car that can do both? I do see a fair amount of Hemi-equipped Charger cruisers ‘round here.

wizkashifa > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
10/05/2016 at 12:19

Civilian plates. But our State Troopers have a collection of fourth-gen Camaros and a seized Z06 in their fleet. The Z06 appeared on an episode of US Top Gear. https://rideapart.com/articles/watch-ernie-vigil-throw-a-race-to-a-z06