Dont run from cops they have a HEMI.

[wicked1981]

Think twice before you run,Excuse Me Officer, That Thing Gotta HEMI®?Dodge to Unleash HEMI Power in Police Car MarketAUBURN HILLS, Mich. PRNewswire - FirstCall - 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 PackageThe 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.

[Sputnik]

I don't see any pic...?

[wicked1981]

Fixed. Sorry.

[ullbergm]

I like the way that looks. I was thinking about running down to the car lot and taking a test drive (even thou i dont have the funds to buy one) just to see how it drives.So.. since the crown vic are called Police Interceptors when they have the police package (aka CV PI). Does that make the magnum a Magnum PI?

[03VibeGT6Spd]

I know many officers miss there old LT1, but your talking about a forigen made police car.That would be a first in michigan I think!I have yet to see a Hemi made in the last few decades that could compete with a GM small block. Maybe it could take the ford 5.4?The numbers look good, and the car looks nice,but is back to a forigen cop car.I hope they don't sell!

[Raven]

The Magnum makes an excellent choice for a police vehicle. Loads of room, power and tough looks. They also look very solid for performing the old Fishtail manouver or ramming get-away cars.

[B18B]

Quote, originally posted by 03VibeGT6Spd »I know many officers miss there old LT1, but your talking about a forigen made police car.The numbers look good, and the car looks nice,but is back to a forigen cop car.I hope they don't sell!Don't look now, but a lot of your "domestic" made police cars are actually coming north of the border!Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Crown Vics PI's are made at Ford's plant in St. Thomas, ON, Canada.As for the Impala's, they're also coming out GM's Car Plant 1 in Oshawa, ON, Canada.And I'm pretty sure that the Magnum's would be coming out of Chrysler's plant up in Brampton, ON, Canada.And heck, if you really don't want to purchase Canadian made GM vehicles, be sure to steer clear of Grand Prix, Impala, Regal, Silverado, Sierra, and Equinox as well!

[ColonelPanic]

I do believe you are correct about those cars coming from Canada down here. With the trucks, you still have a chance that they were made in Michigan or Indiana, but as far as the others, yep... Canadian produced!

[03VibeGT6Spd]

Gm and ford vehicles made in canada arent considered forigen.There both US owned companys, unlike Dodge which is German owned.

[drunkenmaxx]

Quote, originally posted by 03VibeGT6Spd »Gm and ford vehicles made in canada arent considered forigen.There both US owned companys, unlike Dodge which is German owned.well dude, your car is mostly toyota. sure it's assemble here, but...

[silver_vibe]

Here's a little more info with some "spy" shots.http://www.allpar.com/squads/current.html

[Merzbow]

lol that's bad @$$...looks like I'm gonna have to start identifying Magnum headlights at night now to get a headstart for when they get released!

[ToolGuy]

Both the 300 and Magnum are not 100% foreign. The only downfall on the 300 as a police car is the trunk room. They have been tested around here and that was the biggest drawback.

[ToolGuy]

Just drove a 300C with the 5.7 Hemi and boy was I impressed! Got a chace to drive it when my Chrysler Canada contact came in for a visit. Took the tracktion control off and did a huge brake torque. My contact said he is going to get pulled over in it! I said the cop will probably pull you over in one too! Nice car and nice riding! No wonder on average the 300's only last 6 days on a dealer lot before being sold...

[Merzbow]

there are sooooooooooo many of them around here!!!!! I have yet to hear one that sounds likea hemi should sound though, they are all un-nessicarily silenced, unless that's how hte new hemis are made?!?I want to see a Magnum that sounds like a d*mn Cuda, not like a Concorde!

[5lbsofswisscheese]

I actually saw a Dodge Magnum police vehicle in Addison (north Dallas area) today. Was pretty surprised by it actually.

[ToolGuy]

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »there are sooooooooooo many of them around here!!!!! I have yet to hear one that sounds likea hemi should sound though, they are all un-nessicarily silenced, unless that's how hte new hemis are made?!?I want to see a Magnum that sounds like a d*mn Cuda, not like a Concorde!You are right on both! The Hemi certainly does not sounds like years ago. I suppose since a lot has changed it really should not. When the VW Beetle came out I thought VW should have made the exhaust have a note like the old Beetles, that unmistakable whistle sound!