1999 Ford Crown Victoria

Sedan

4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

2FAFP71W2XX204477

Clear

Gasoline

The 1998-2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is the only remnant of the days when titanic rear-wheel-drive cop cars ruled the interstates. It is also the current bestseller among law enforcement agencies across the United States. Since the demise of Chevy's Caprice 9C1, officers have no choice but to adopt Ford's model since the competition from newer Chevy models is comparatively mediocre. That said, the Crown Vic is a capable police cruiser and can reel in most perps. Police Interceptor models are easily recognized by their black-out grilles and black-out wheels with smaller-than-wheel-size shiny hubcaps, although some departments opt for normal Crown Vic wheels. You might even notice the cut-out on the A-pillar for the spotlight. The rear panel between the tail-lights is also blacked out and carries discrete "Police Interceptor" badging. The Crown Vic is heavy, almost SUV-like heavy. It depends on this bulk to run suspects off the road should the need arise. It has an old-school V8 engine, but it doesn't provide nearly as much power as Chevy's small-block V8. It produces only 235 hp, which accounts for a quarter-mile time of sixteen seconds. In short, it has the same performance as your grandpa's Crown Vic. But the cop version does have a heavy-duty frame, driveshaft, brakes, suspension and shocks to handle the rigors of a high speed pursuit over bumpy potholes and curbs. That's why it sits a few inches higher than the normal car. Police package equipment include things such as auxiliary power feeds, wiring packages, heavy-duty battery, alternator and cooling system, radio-interference-suppression bonding strap, engine and transmission oil coolers, removable headliner with extra roof reinforcements, inoperative inside rear-door handles and 225/60R16 tires on heavy-duty steel wheels. Standard are all-wheel disc brakes, and independent short and long arm front and four bar link rear suspension. Top speed is limited to 129 mph and braking distances are long, at about 145 feet. Specifications : Price Range : Only sold to law enforcement agencies. Used ones available at police auctions. Engine : V8, SOHC, front engine RWD Displacement : 4,600 cc Valve : 16 valves, 2 valves per cylinder Transmission : 4-spd automatic Fuel economy : city - 16 mpg highway - 22 mpg Horsepower : 235 hp @ 4750 rpm Torque : 275 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm 0-60 mph : 8.7 sec. Curb Weight : 4020 lbs Overall length : 212.0 in. Wheelbase : 114.7 in. Overall Width : 78.2 in. Height : 56.8 in. This unit:Tires @ about 50%Transmission slipping but works. Interior floor, driver and passenger seats worn. Run for hours last week....no leaks, no overheating. I am not a mechanic so don't get too crazy with the questions.....feel free to come check it out for yourself. This car was part of a lot I bought from the Township of Waterford NJ. This was a Fire Department vehicle maintained every 3000 miles. All emergency equipment has been removed and holes plugged.