| Dodge proudly unleashed its recent incarnation of | | | | announced that they are purchasing 65,000 to |
| Charger. This time around, the automaker is | | | | 70,000 vehicles annually. This yearly purchase will |
| breaking away from fleet sales and moving | | | | be part of their multiyear contracts. Among the |
| toward the fairly rewarding law enforcement | | | | vehicles that these agencies are eyeing at is |
| vehicle manufacture. Since the inception of said | | | | Dodge's police Charger, which has an MSRP of |
| vehicle, there were really no good options. Hence, | | | | $26,825. |
| Dodge formulated its new Charger to look | | | | In one of the interviews, a Washington State |
| ruggedly powerful in black and white while being | | | | Patrol officer said, "It may replace the Ford |
| utilized by the police force in chasing criminals. | | | | Crown Victoria, I just don't know." Crown Victoria |
| Early this year, DaimlerChrysler released its latest | | | | is so far the unquestionable king of the cop car |
| police version of Dodge Charger, which has | | | | fleet. Some critics are saying that it is the only |
| debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto | | | | reason why Ford is still manufacturing it. In fact, in |
| Show. Said model features police-performance | | | | 2005, out of 63,939-manufactured Crown |
| Electronic Stability Program, severe-duty cooling | | | | Victoria, 50,000 were police vehicles. |
| system, upgraded heavy-duty brakes and police | | | | Dodge has started selling police versions of |
| performance-tuned steering. The police vehicle is | | | | Charger last year and its transactions are making |
| also equipped with steel plate suitable for | | | | a dent in Ford sales. Dodge Charger is a |
| mounting radio equipment and controllers for | | | | rear-wheel drive, full-size 4-door sedan which was |
| police sirens and lights. | | | | manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Corporation for |
| The base police package uses the 3.5 L V6 engine | | | | its North American Dodge brand. Charger has |
| and bright center hubcaps. Optional Dodge | | | | etched a historical name in the automotive world. |
| Charger accessories and auto parts include the 5.7 | | | | The latest version of Charger was introduced in |
| L Hemi V8 engine, black vinyl floor covering, | | | | February 2005. Said model shares the LX |
| emergency rear door lock override, Engine Block | | | | platform of Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300. |
| Heater, full bolt-on wheel covers, and more. | | | | Additionally, the interior of Charger is identical to |
| Law enforcement agencies have earlier | | | | that of Magnum's. |