A Texas Chrysler dealer is offering a powerhouse law enforcement version of the re-introduced Dodge Challenger muscle car that can reach 165 mph. The vehicle is available with a variety of custom options and is currently being used by several Texas agencies as a highway car for drug interdiction duty in solid black. We've blogged about the Challenger . Now, take a more in-depth tour with this gallery. Photos courtesy of Group 1 Automotive.
Dodge Challenger Patrol Car
A Kustom Signals directional radar system allows officers to track speeders using an infrared remote (not shown). Violator speeds are shown on a ceiling-mounted display panel. The front radar antenna is for the system, which operates on the KA-band frequency. In stationary mode, the operator selects which speeds — modes are "approach," "away" and "all" — to display. In moving mode, it will give the operator same or opposite lane modes for detection.
Go Industries provides a custom trunk tray with an electronic shotgun lock to secure a duty weapon. It's a sliding tray for various police equipment. The black box is the "guts" for the siren and lighting control system.
Group 1 Automotive in Dallas is offering a "special service" Dodge Challenger with a custom-tuned V-8 engine that's capable of more than 400 hp, which would make it the most powerful patrol car available. It can reach a top speed of 165 mph. It arrives with black OEM wheels and can also be had in the more stealth solid black.
Brooking Industries produces a stealth visor interior light bar for the rear seat.
A radar antenna for the Kustom Signals radar is mounted between the rear seats. Also shown is the interior visor light bar from Brooking Industries.
The Digital Ally DVM-500 incorporates an entire in-car video system into a replacement rearview mirror. The 3.5-inch color video monitor is located behind a one-way mirror so that it's invisible when not in use. Buttons located around the margin of the mirror control the camera, microphone, speaker, and recording features. A GPS marking feature pinpoints the cruiser's location at the time of the incident being recorded.
The Challenger deploys a custom LED light kit from Brooking Industries that's mounted to the "push" bumper instead of an overhead light bar. Single or dual spolights are available.