Search results
Former Police Vehicle Test Results: Please contact the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit at 517-230-3184 regarding information contained in any of the vehicle test books. The Michigan State Police conducts a police vehicle evaluation each year, extensively testing the latest model year vehicles available for purchase.
- Connect With Us
The Michigan State Police reserves the right to remove user...
- Connect With Us
Oct 27, 2023 · October 27, 2023. The Michigan State Police released preliminary results from its annual Police Vehicle Evaluation, held Sept. 16-18, and a more detailed analysis will follow in a full report later. The 2024 pursuit-rated vehicles--all pickup trucks or SUVs, including two battery electric models the Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD and Ford Mustang Mach ...
Nov 8, 2023 · The Michigan State Police Vehicle Test Team has released final results for the 2024 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation Program. The testing revealed an all-encompassing improvement for the returning models. Perhaps the most anticipated vehicle put to the test was the Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV AWD, the nation’s first purpose-built pursuit ...
The Michigan State Police Vehicle Test Team is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation. This year we tested twelve patrol vehicles. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement. The vehicles evaluated this year included the following: POLICE VEHICLES Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD Chevrolet Tahoe 5 ...
- Vehicle Dynamics Testing
- Electric-Powered Vehicle Dynamics Testing
- Acceleration and Top Speed
- Braking
- Communications and Ergonomics
- Fuel Economy
The objective of the vehicle dynamics testing is to determine the high-speed pursuit handling characteristics. Except for the absence of traffic, the two-mile road course simulates actual pursuit conditions. It evaluates the blend of suspension components and acceleration and braking ability. Four different drivers test each vehicle over an eight-l...
Because of the unique nature of battery electric vehicles, it was felt that a fair assessment of their capabilities would involve fast-charging the battery pack between runs. This would be more typical of an electric vehicle hitting the road near the start of every shift. In discussions with all three manufacturers, the MSP Precision Driving Unit s...
The objectives of the acceleration and top speed tests are to determine the ability of each vehicle to accelerate from a standing start to 60 mph, 80 mph and 100 mph, and to record the top speed achieved within a distance of 14 miles from a standing start. Each vehicle is driven through four acceleration sequences, two in each direction to allow fo...
The objective of the braking test is to determine the deceleration rate attained by each vehicle on twenty 60-0 mph full stops to the point of full ABS. Each vehicle is scored on the average deceleration rate it attains. Each test vehicle makes five measured 60-0 mph stops to full ABS engagement in one direction, and then five measured 60-0 mph sto...
The objectives of the communications and ergonomics tests are to rate a vehicle’s ability to provide a suitable environment for patrol officers to perform their job, to accommodate required communication and emergency warning equipment and to assess the relative difficulty in installing this equipment. A minimum of four officers independently evalu...
While not an indicator of actual mileage that may be experienced, the EPA mileage figures serve as a good comparison of mileage potential from vehicle to vehicle. Vehicle figures are based on data published by the vehicle manufacturers and certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mileage figures are given in U.S. miles per gallon. Dav...
Dec 10, 2021 · Ford. By Suzie Ziegler. LANSING, Mich. — Last month the Michigan State Police released its review of pursuit-rated police vehicles for the 2022 model year. The testing team evaluated 15 vehicles, including four motorcycles, a pickup truck and an electric car. According to the report, the vehicles were tested at a track for handling ...
People also ask
What types of police vehicles are evaluated by the Michigan State Police?
What did Michigan State Police test for acceleration & top speed?
When did the Michigan State Police start testing patrol cars?
How fast does a Ford Police Interceptor Utility Go?
Where are acceleration and top speed tests performed?
Sep 20, 2021 · The Michigan State Police Vehicle Test Team is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation. This year we tested eleven patrol vehicles and four motorcycles. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement. The vehicles evaluated this year included the following:
