The Pursuit of SpeedA report from CBS6 Albany highlights the addition of 19 Ford Mustang GT units to the New York State Police fleet. While not as utilitarian as a Ford Explorer, the department says the Mustangs can support enforcement efforts – particularly in aggressive driving, excessive speeding, and deterrence.This Mustang model is based on the latest S650 generation. One of the 19 units was used as a prototype for training and evaluation, with the first deployment set for this week in Troop G. The rest of the fleet will be outfitted with emergency lighting, communications, and safety equipment before entering service in the coming weeks.The Heart of the MustangThe Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, making it the more potent option over the 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four with 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. It is also available from the factory with either a 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic, though the report did not specify which transmission was chosen for the New York State Police fleet. Given the cabin equipment typically installed in modern police vehicles, however, it …
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Author: Rex Sanchez
