Australias Fastest Police car 800hp Ford by Dick Johnson Racing.

[Mightypns]

IT has more power than any of the V8 Supercars at this year’s Bathurst 1000.

It can detect stolen cars in milliseconds, and spot speeding drivers from up to a kilometre away.

It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane. It’s Australia’s most powerful — and most technically advanced — police car.

The NSW highway patrol have taken delivery of one of the last ever Ford Falcon GT sedans — which, in a one-off special, has a supercharged V8 engine tuned by racing legend Dick Johnson to a staggering 800 horsepower, or 600 kilowatts in modern terms.

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http://www.news.com.au/technology/de...-1227076729084

Mightypns

[GR346]

Looks very nice - will keep an eye out for it at the various shows I guess - doubt it will be seen on the hwy much

[whitels1ss]

The NSW highway patrol have taken delivery of one of the last ever Ford Falcon GT sedans — which,
in a one-off special, has a supercharged V8 engine tuned by racing legend Dick Johnson to a staggering 800 horsepower,
or 600 kilowatts in modern terms.
Mightypns

Looks like NSW Police has a new performance tuner

[C4B]

Looks like NSW Police has a new performance tuner

I found it quite odd they got a QLDer to tune a NSW Highway patrol car?????

I suppose he's got a pretty good Track record right around Oz.

[XUV]

FAST FACTS: Ford Falcon GT-F: most powerful police car ever
* Supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine
* Power: 600 kilowatts in modern measurements or 800 horsepower in old-school numbers (up from 351kW or 470hp)
* In modern terms, the Falcon GT-F’s power has increased from the standard output of 351kW to 600kW, hence the ‘600’ plaque next to Dick Johnson’s name under the bonnet.
* Racing grade Brembo brakes front and rear


* Dunlop high-performance tyres (wider at the rear than at the front to improve grip)

Now how many times have we told Mr Police that the wider tyres at the back were a safety feature

[Micks]

Good, glad they stand out like Dogs balls too!!

[XUV]

I found it quite odd they got a QLDer to tune a NSW Highway patrol car?????

I suppose he's got a pretty good Track record right around Oz.

As long as it dosn't go any where near Bathurst , lol

[VNV8]

How can they justify spending this sort of taxpayers money on this bullshit? Is that $100K+ car going to improve road safety? Of course not.

And another thing, does this 800hp supercharged V8 meet all emissions and noise standards? Doubt it.

[XUV]

How can they justify spending this sort of taxpayers money on this bullshit? Is that $100K+ car going to improve road safety? Of course not.

And another thing, does this 800hp supercharged V8 meet all emissions and noise standards? Doubt it.

True,
They should do what some American states are doing and use the cars confiscated/forfeited/seized from criminals.

[Aus8]

Frankly great to see hotted up aussie cars not long to go until RIP Commo/Falcon

[BLACK 346]

How can they justify spending this sort of taxpayers money on this bullshit? Is that $100K+ car going to improve road safety? Of course not.

And another thing, does this 800hp supercharged V8 meet all emissions and noise standards? Doubt it.

Imagine getting pulled over by that car and getting defected for a cat back exhaust. Do as I say?

Edit: I wonder what mods have been done to achieve the stated power? I doubt it is tune only to reach 600kw.

[Toddler78]

Imagine getting pulled over by that car and getting defected for a cat back exhaust. Do as I say?

Edit: I wonder what mods have been done to achieve the stated power? I doubt it is tune only to reach 600kw.

Maybe tune, boost upgrade, dyno temp probe in next to the exhaust and a crayon

[jc_sv8]

How can they justify spending this sort of taxpayers money on this bullshit? Is that $100K+ car going to improve road safety? Of course not.

And another thing, does this 800hp supercharged V8 meet all emissions and noise standards? Doubt it.

Don't confuse enforcing the law, with obeying it

[lmoengnr]

Is it tuned to run on E10?

[lease1]

How can they justify spending this sort of taxpayers money on this bullshit? Is that $100K+ car going to improve road safety? Of course not.

And another thing, does this 800hp supercharged V8 meet all emissions and noise standards? Doubt it.

Its funded by the Road Safety Council and not tax payers. Just like the Porsche, the Lexus, the GTS, the Evo's that are getting around are funded by the relevant manufacturer. I would think it would be in the tax payers interest for them to say 'um ok, thanks for the free car!'