Is the Crown Victoria a muscle car?

Is the Crown Victoria a muscle car?

— The greatest muscle car that ever wore a uniform is now racing toward retirement. After more than a decade as the most widely used law enforcement vehicle in the nation, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor — the Crown Vic, as it has become known — went out of production in 2011.

What year was the fastest Crown Vic?

Blast From the Past: A 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the Fastest Drive in Reverse. Not all superheroes wear capes; some of them drive Ford Crown Victoria sedans. One of them is Canadian Rob Gibney, who set a new world record for the fastest drive in reverse way back in August 2004.

Are Cop Crown Vics fast?

How fast can a Crown Vic Police Interceptor go? Top speed is limited to 129 mph and braking distances are long, at about 145 feet. available at police auctions. 0-60 mph : 8.7 sec.

How much horsepower does a 2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor have?

250 hp
Crown Victoria-V8 A law enforcement version of the Ford Crown Victoria, the 2004 Ford Police Interceptor is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 250 hp and 287 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission the Crown Victoria achieves an EPA estimated 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.

Are Crown Victorias good?

The average rating is a 4.1 out of 5 stars. The Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Ratings.

Why was the Crown Vic so popular?

That’s why pickup trucks are body-on-frame designs. It’s also a key reason the Crown Vic is so popular for uses that require exceptional durability. With the demise of the Chevrolet Caprice, the Crown Vic has become America’s cop car, claiming 85 percent of police-related sales in North America, according to Ford.

How much horsepower does a 2005 Crown Victoria have?

224 to 239 hp2005 Ford Crown Victoria / Horsepower

When was the last year for the Ford Crown Victoria?

September 15, 2011
Ford produced the last Crown Victoria on September 15, 2011, almost a year after Unit 2151 rolled off the Saint Thomas line.

How reliable is a Crown Victoria?

The Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 11th out of 12 for fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,081 which means it has poor ownership costs.

How many miles can a Crown Vic last?

If you are wondering what the life expectancy is on the 4.6L 2V that can be found in the police interceptor, then depending on the maintenace (usually excellent) and depending on what the car was used for (city or highway) you can figure up to around 500,000km.

What engine is in a 2004 Crown Victoria?

4.6 L V8
4.6 L V8 natural gas
2004 Ford Crown Victoria/Engine

Are police Crown Vic supercharged?

That’s what makes this supercharged Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor so amazing to see since it’s not falling apart, looks lightly modified, but is actually pushing some pretty serious performance.