2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit – Hits the Racetrack [Video]

2015, dodge, charger, police, pursuit, emme hall, racetrackWhat is the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit made of?

The Charger Pursuit police cruiser comes with a choice of two engines, and the supercharged HEMI Hellcat is not one of them (at least for now). The 3.6L Pentastar V6 makes 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It delivers an estimated 26 MPG on the highway and also comes with E85 capability, which is important for municipal fleets.

The highway patrol will likely opt for the 370 horsepower HEMI V8. This motor is capable of 0-60 mph acceleration in “under six seconds”. It can be configured with latest iteration of AWD that is mindful of fuel economy. The HEMI also uses cylinder deactivation for an estimated 25 MPG on the highway for two-wheel drive models. All wheel drive model is also available.

2015 Dodge Charger PursuitDodge worked with police departments to refine all aspects of the Pursuit. The car gets larger front and rear brake rotors, upgraded suspension bushings, reconfigurable steering wheel buttons to run auxiliary equipment, and a backup camera.

The new cruiser has a dizzying array of safety and driver-aid features. Dodge says there are 55 distinct safety features. There are fourteen brake-assist and stability control features to help keep the cruiser on the operational in tough weather conditions.

As a result, the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit is more fuel efficient, more safe to operate, and provides a myriad of improvements inside and out to make everyday law enforcement jobs safer and easier.

Watch this fun TFLcar video as Emme Hall finds out what the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit is made of on the racetrack.

 

Andre Smirnov
Andre Smirnov

Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, writer, reporter, and software engineer. He has been writing and reporting at TFL since 2011.