Ford EcoBoost Interceptor Gets 'Pursuit-Rated' in Michigan, LA
The Ford EcoBoost Interceptor equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has been “pursuit-rated” by the Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
With 240 horsepower, the Ford EcoBoost Interceptor is based on the Taurus sedan and has been branded as a “2.0-liter EcoBoost Special Service Police Sedan,” meaning that its purpose isn’t for high-speed pursuits but for detectives and other police higher-ups that need a fuel-efficient vehicle to get to their destinations. But in this year’s police car test reports from the Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, both associations ran the EcoBoost Interceptor through its performance tests for the first time and found that it can be pursuit-rated.
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The American automaker isn’t making any claims that the EcoBoost-equipped model is recommended for anything other than city driving, but it appears that at least two associations find it worthy.
The front-wheel-drive sedan returns up to 30 mpg on the highway and Ford does offer the Interceptor with numerous other engines that are more powerful including a 3.5-liter V6, 3.7-liter V6 and a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The 3.7-liter V6 and the EcoBoost V6 models are equipped with all-wheel drive.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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The Taurus with that 2.0-liter turbo is plenty quick for being such a pig of a car.