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Carbon E7 police car headed for duty in 2012
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The Carbon Motors E7, a purpose-built car for law enforcement, is continuing to march toward reality. Carbon Motors has targeted 2012 as the start of production, and cars can already be pre-ordered at the company''s website as a way to raise capital for the start of series production.
We'd love to get our hands on one of these, as the E7's technical details intrigue: a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine, aluminum unit-body and performance numbers that leave Ford's old Crown Victorias sucking wind. The media might get a chance to try the E7 within about 18 months, and pricing will be announced at the end of this year. When it does reach local PDs, perps will have something new to fear and officers might finally have a modern vehicle that accommodates police work.
Gallery: Carbon Motors E7 police car
[Source: Straightline]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
why not the LS2LS7? 1:37PM (2/06/2009)
Change the taillights and it'd be a Hunter Citizen.
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James 1:46PM (2/06/2009)
The Carbon Motors E7, a purpose-built car for law enforcement, is continuing to march toward reality....as the E7's technical details intrigue: a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine, aluminum unit-body and performance numbers that leave Ford's old Crown Victorias sucking wind.
I wonder what the..."Carbon" footprint is on this purportedly future "oil burning" cop-car....
Rob 1:54PM (2/06/2009)
Welcome to Amerika. Submit or be destroyed. Any sign of questioning the system will result in Patriot Act Measure 134, Section C. No trial or jury, detainment and physical harm justifiable.
Seriously. WTF. The last thing cops need is some car that looks like it's going to attack and blow stuff up. Keep in mind most cops are aggressive jerks who weren't cool in high school and are now on a power trip. They do NOT need this. They work for us, and are supposed to protect US. This is crap.
letstakeawalk 2:00PM (2/06/2009)
@ Rob
I don't usually resort to personal insults, but you are an idiot. The Carbon itself is just a tool to be used by Law Enforcement, a rather remarkable specialized tool at that.
Please leave your ignorant anti-authoritarian rantings elsewhere.
Rob 2:09PM (2/06/2009)
Apparently you have never suffered the wrath of a cop on an ego-trip, who enjoys feeling powerful. Many cops are gigantic raging jerks who get off on putting other people down, since they're so insecure about themselves. I sincerely hope you have the pleasure of doing nothing wrong, nothing illegal, and suffering from 7 cops attacking you purely because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time and the guy in charge barked an order and pointed at the wrong person. Sincerely.
letstakeawalk 2:14PM (2/06/2009)
@ Rob
No, I haven't. If you have, then I suggest you file a lawsuit in the appropriate court rather than making irrelevant posts about an inanimate object. Good luck sorting out your issues...
The Luigiian 3:05PM (2/06/2009)
@you anti-authoritarian guys:
First off, this vehicle looks absolutely awesome, and looks exactly like a purpose-built futuristic police car should. Second, this will make it easier for you guys to spot cops, meaning you can hit the brakes sooner and miss a traffic ticket for speeding/hoonage/etc. And the diesel means that the thing will be both more powerful and more fuel-efficient.
So the cops get an awesome, faster, more efficient cop car, and hoons can spot cops easier and thus escape tickets.
Seems to me everyone wins.
Rob 3:20PM (2/06/2009)
File a lawsuit? Against people who's word is the law? Against people who regularly break laws without any repercussions? Against people who could break into your house, and plant ANYTHING they wanted?
You go right ahead.
why not the LS2LS7? 4:19PM (2/06/2009)
I don't see how to go from a new cop car to a problem with jerk cops. What a weird traversal.
letstakeawalk 4:22PM (2/06/2009)
@ Rob
So you're telling this whole forum that even though you were mistreated by the authorities, you're too scared to file a civil complaint?
You really are a victim.
ceckart 3:32PM (2/10/2009)
@Rob
Don't taze me bro!
snakecharmer 1:40PM (2/06/2009)
as the old "outdated" Crown Victoria comes out of nowhere, pins it up against a pole and splits it in two haha...
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Rob 1:56PM (2/06/2009)
Exactly why I have a huge problem with this. Cops should be friendly and approachable, not intimidating and aggressive.
This is a sign of what is wrong with our culture. What next? Assault rifles and helmets, with some tactical swat gear 24-7 to fight for "Freedom"? Give me a break. Keep in mind what's paying for these fancy dick extensions are American tax payer dollars and pointless speeding tickets.
Screw these pigs.
I-man 2:19PM (2/06/2009)
@rob
what are you on?
mdm-adph 2:34PM (2/06/2009)
Yeah -- how dare he question authority, right!
Go about your business, citizens.
Tang 1:40PM (2/06/2009)
$ Gallon of Diesel > $ Gallon of Regular Unleaded?
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Brian 1:46PM (2/06/2009)
Even if diesel is more expensive per gallon you can still go quite a bit farther on it.
There are other advantages to diesel for a police car:
Not having to refuel as often.
Safer in a accident.
Longer engine life.
Paul 1:48PM (2/06/2009)
you have to calculate on cost per mile over the life of the vehicle and diesel will be much cheaper
why not the LS2LS7? 1:50PM (2/06/2009)
longer engine life is not automatic. It happens if the engine is overbuilt. You can make an overbuilt gas engine if you'd like long life. You also can make a non-overbuilt Diesel.
Rich 6:25PM (2/06/2009)
@ blah blah LS2LS7 whatever your name is:
If anything, diesels engines are underbuilt right now. They have to handle higher compression ratios, but this means a greater weight, so the block is trimmed to lighten it.
The fact of diesel longevity is nothing to do with being "overbuilt": it's an inherent property of compression ignition.