2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit is One Mean Looking Cop Car

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Dodge has added a new face to law enforcement vehicles.

The American automaker has revealed its 2015 Charger Pursuit model, featuring the all-new styling introduced with the new Charger sedan. The company has also upgraded its driver-focused cockpit as a mobile command center with world-class materials, police-duty upgrades and all new, state-of-the-art technologies.

The 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit will be available in V6 and V8 trims with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine providing 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will give law enforcement 370 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque with a 0-60 mph time of less than six seconds while returning up to 26 mpg on the highway.

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Taking feedback from the field, Dodge has improved its 2015 Charger Pursuit with a new steering wheel featuring remappable auxiliary buttons, Fleet Park Assist Group, a larger 14.5-inch front and 13.8-inch rear pursuit-rated brake package is now standard, additional front suspension bushing durability, uniquely designed fascia brake cooling ducts and improved vehicle system integration model with additional input and output.

“Dodge has a strong police car heritage, and we are proud to offer a vehicle armed with modern muscle and cutting-edge technology to help law enforcement agencies perform their duties,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO — Dodge Brand, SRT Brand and Fleet Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. “The new Pursuit police car is based on our new 2015 Dodge Charger. It delivers up to 370 best-in-class horsepower, is available in both rear- and all-wheel drive, has a new driver-focused cockpit and adds new safety and security features, as well as new state-of-the art technologies, all designed to deliver the ultimate performance expected from Dodge.”

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

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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