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I think the 429 was the big motor in 74. I know we didn't have it. More likely found in state highway patrol cars. We were inner city with really no need for them.
Yes, the 429 engine had a lot of torque (as did the big 460 engine).
I'm sorry but a police radio isn't much good if they didn't get a license plate number on the car. Cars like the GT500, ZR1, GTR, SLR, and others can do 200MPH, they'll find an exit and be miles away before a police car can radio in assistance and get to those areas. On the interstate there are too many exits and too much ground to cover if you're dealing with a super fast car.
A helicopter could get the license plate number.
Also, in many places you can't really drive a car at 200 mph because of the dips and bumps in the road which would cause the driver to lose control.
A few years ago, someone took a Ferrari Enzo up to 194 mph on Pacific Coast Highway, near the city of Malibu, just because he crashed it.
Police package means a heavy duty alternator, battery, shocks. That's about it. I drove one for 30 years. I would never ever ever buy a used police car.
Police package means a heavy duty alternator, battery, shocks. That's about it. I drove one for 30 years. I would never ever ever buy a used police car.
Don't you know that a police package means you can ask 2k more for your vehicle and some fool will pay it?
Also, in many places you can't really drive a car at 200 mph because of the dips and bumps in the road which would cause the driver to lose control.
A few years ago, someone took a Ferrari Enzo up to 194 mph on Pacific Coast Highway, near the city of Malibu, just because he crashed it.
I have seen enough street racing videos to know that the right car can outrun the police before a chopper could be called in, before a radio could assemble backup on all the off ramps, before a cop could read a license plate. 200MPH may not be doable on most interstates, but I've seen many videos where these cars will go 160-180.
Does anyone ever wonder about "America's Wildest Police Chases"? You ever wonder why all the cars that run are minivans, old beat up cars, and old trucks? Because those are the videos where they catch people. How many sports cars have you seen on this program that the cops run down and catch?
I have seen enough street racing videos to know that the right car can outrun the police before a chopper could be called in, before a radio could assemble backup on all the off ramps, before a cop could read a license plate. 200MPH may not be doable on most interstates, but I've seen many videos where these cars will go 160-180.
Does anyone ever wonder about "America's Wildest Police Chases"? You ever wonder why all the cars that run are minivans, old beat up cars, and old trucks? Because those are the videos where they catch people. How many sports cars have you seen on this program that the cops run down and catch?
Yes, maybe 160-180 mph. It depends on the road and conditions. Almost impossible to drive that fast on the streets out here... too much traffic and/or traffic lights.
On the freeway, again, too many bumps and dips... a car going that fast would probably get airborne and the driver would lose control.
I saw a police chase involving a Corvette. I think he took it up to 120 mph, then crashed into the back of a big semi-truck and ended up off the road.
Yes, maybe 160-180 mph. It depends on the road and conditions. Almost impossible to drive that fast on the streets out here... too much traffic and/or traffic lights.
On the freeway, again, too many bumps and dips... a car going that fast would probably get airborne and the driver would lose control.
I saw a police chase involving a Corvette. I think he took it up to 120 mph, then crashed into the back of a big semi-truck and ended up off the road.
Lol yes, that's pretty much the only "sports" car chase video that these programs will show. 99% are them chasing down minivans and old beaters, the other 1% are sports cars who crashed, not that they caught up with.
I know 150MPH is doable on highways or interstates, because I've done it. 160-180MPH in a high quality car on a decent road with little traffic, which is common out here, not everyone lives in a bustling metropolis.
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