Should the Mustang be considered as a pursuit vehicle for the NSW Police Force. Discuss. by Garry Sims https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang Made with joy en-us 2017-11-23 21:35:00 UTC 2023-05-08 06:29:55 UTC hello@padlet.com XR 6 Falcon https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807665 2017-11-24 00:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807665 Danica Matsen https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807684 The Ford Falcon has reached the end of the line as the Broadmeadows car factory in Melbourne was shut down in 2016. While the Holden Commodore also comes to an end when the Elizabeth plant closes in 2017.
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/nsw-police-highway-patrol-take-delivery-of-ford-mustang-pursuit-car/news-story/325db26cd364d86e74732984207bec00 ]]> 2017-11-24 00:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807684 Commodore is also being used https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807756 2017-11-24 00:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807756 Danica Matsen https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807807 The police are now considering vehicles outside the criteria as they now need unique requirements. Among the Mustang police are also considering the Chrysler 300C SRT8 Core and Suburu WRX but they are yet to pass the brake tests.
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/nsw-police-highway-patrol-take-delivery-of-ford-mustang-pursuit-car/news-story/325db26cd364d86e74732984207bec00]]> 2017-11-24 00:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807807 https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807921 The mustang is known for its ability to perform and "go hard" on the roads. It has high performance power and if known how to drive and control correctly, could really benefit the police force in a high speed situation. ]]> 2017-11-24 00:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209807921 Danica Matsen https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808280 The Mustang can serve as a police pursuit vehicle due to the specifications. As the Mustang as a super-charged 5.0L V8 engine that produces 730 hp and 600 lb-ft torque. Along with an upgraded engine, it also have revises suspension and a high-performance braking system. Therefore this car is an ideal vehicle for a highway chase.
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/5/13/This-730-HP-Saleen-Mustang-Is-One-Of-The-Fastest-Police-Cars-Ever-7739171/]]> 2017-11-24 00:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808280 https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808323 In some instances, the Ford Mustang may be impractical as for example, if they are using a two door vehicle and needed to arrest a suspect it would be difficult to put them in the back of the car. ]]> 2017-11-24 00:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808323 Danica Matsen https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808488 The Mustang has previously been ruled out due to only receiving a two star score by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mustang-back-off-the-police-radar-after-two-star-ancap-51470]]> 2017-11-24 00:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/g_sims/mustang/wish/209808488