The Car you don't want to see behind you...

[tuckevalastin]

Carbon Motors recently unveiled the E7 aka "The Machine" a purpose built police car which they plan to start building by 2012....

Some features from their site (http://www.carbonmotors.com/)

-Fuel efficient 300 horsepower, 420 lb-ft of torque clean diesel engine
-Ergonomically designed cockpit, built with duty gear and the job in mind
-17” touch-screen display
-Vehicle life durability specification of 250,000 miles
-360° exterior surveillance audio and video capability
-180° interior rear compartment audio and video capability
-Available automatic license plate recognition system
-Optional integrated ballistic protection

Some pics from Motortrend's article (http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0811_carbon_motors_e7/index.html)

http://image.motortrend.com/f/11246760/112_0811_11z+carbon_motors_e7+side_view.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/11246751/112_0811_01z+carbon_motors_e7+front_three_quarter_ view.jpg


http://image.motortrend.com/f/11246757/112_0811_02z+carbon_motors_e7+rear_three_quarter_v iew.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/11246763/112_0811_12z+carbon_motors_e7+interior.jpg

[mikenacarato]

its a shame those wont be over in my city haha

[staypuft]

my radar detector can still pick it up bwahahaha

[Ferret_san]

Another step closer to RoboCop

[jkuchta]

Looks like a Chrysler 300M base modded.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Now it's just a matter of time until we see someone try to outrun this thing lol

[drummerboy2004]

That will probably take 20 years to implement the way the economy is going and police funding...

But, when it does arrive... outrunning is out of the question for most people in normal cars

Matt

[tuckevalastin]

the economy might actually help the production of this car... with Ford, Chevy, and Dodge in bad shape I doubt they will be spending much money on the development of their full size sedans which have been previously used for most police cars. The current models can only go so long before police forces need to upgrade to stay on top of the game..... enter the machine

[drummerboy2004]

the economy might actually help the production of this car... with Ford, Chevy, and Dodge in bad shape I doubt they will be spending much money on the development of their full size sedans which have been previously used for most police cars. The current models can only go so long before police forces need to upgrade to stay on top of the game..... enter the machine

Good point, and I would imagine that they would save billions if they went to something more efficient than the fords they use now... just about anything is more efficient than what they are using, still the LTD in some places... and the way they drive, they see probably 10-15 MPG. They should have stepped out of the V8's a long time ago... I mean they have faster 6 cylinders with more power now.

Matt

[tuckevalastin]

The company sounds like they have definetly done their research and created one hell of a useful product

SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS

All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement

Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification
Turn-key built-to-direct-order - 24/7/365 call center support
Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process
Comprehensive warranty
Aluminum spaceframe body structure
75 mph rear impact crash capability
Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick
Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress
Vehicle dynamic control
Anti-lock brakes
Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel)
Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment - Heated and ventilated seats
Heads up display
Reverse backup camera
Remote start capability
Driver specific intelligent key
360 degree exterior surveillance capability
Automatic license plate recognition system
Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
130hz - 350hz bass siren
Nightvision compliant interior illumination
Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
Integrated shotgun mounts
Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
Hoseable rear passenger compartment
Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability


Sounds like all it would take is one big organization to make a deal with them to buy units and they will be off the ground

[jkuchta]

I'd take a surplus unit!

[jclo3313]

I'd take a surplus unit!

+1 for sure.

[TheRealEnth]

Integrated shotgun mounts

That sounds kinda scary..

[Loren]

Skipping all of the high-tech cop options, getting some efficient diesel technology into police fleets would go a long way towards getting the general public in the US to accept diesels as an option.

Could be a smart marketing move for someone.

[jclo3313]

I think you might have something there.

[GeneW]

Skipping all of the high-tech cop options, getting some efficient diesel technology into police fleets would go a long way towards getting the general public in the US to accept diesels as an option.

Could be a smart marketing move for someone.


I agree. Some of the newer diesels can move out pretty fast too.

Gene

[GeneW]

The company sounds like they have definetly done their research and created one hell of a useful product

SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS

All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement

Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification
Turn-key built-to-direct-order - 24/7/365 call center support
Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process
Comprehensive warranty
Aluminum spaceframe body structure
75 mph rear impact crash capability
Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick
Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress
Vehicle dynamic control
Anti-lock brakes
Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel)
Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment - Heated and ventilated seats
Heads up display
Reverse backup camera
Remote start capability
Driver specific intelligent key
360 degree exterior surveillance capability
Automatic license plate recognition system
Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
130hz - 350hz bass siren
Nightvision compliant interior illumination
Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
Integrated shotgun mounts
Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
Hoseable rear passenger compartment
Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability


Sounds like all it would take is one big organization to make a deal with them to buy units and they will be off the ground

Integrated bumpers and PIT capability...

Oh swell, it can knock us off of the road.

I have to ask; how much does it cost and how many speeding tickets will it take to pay one off?

Gene