Ready to hunt down and terminate rogue replicants in some dystopian future? Well, your vehicle is ready. The innovative E7 from Carbon Motors represents the future in law enforcement vehicles. With the “proof of concept” prototype unveiled back in late 2008, The E7 represents the first vehicle engineered and specifically built for law enforcement. The design is the culmination of years of research and the integration of numerous world class technologies and officer protection wrapped up into one awe-inspiring machine.

Featuring a massive “AWAC like” 15-inch touch screen center control with compact wireless keyboard, the E7 has unprecedented onboard system communications and vehicle control functionality. The heart of the main system is the Onboard Rapid Command Architecture or (ORCA) , which links all E7 vehicles to the central dispatch, crime databases or other patrol cars. The touch screen system has a clear, user friendly interface that also displays images from the back seat eye camera, GPS/LoJack tracking navigation maps, NORAD controls (just kidding), as well as full access controls to the lights, sirens, radios and PA system.

The E7 is powered by an efficient 300 hp clean turbocharged diesel engine that delivers an estimated 40 percent improvement (28-30 mpg) in fuel economy over current models in use by law enforcement. The low cost, low maintenance engine was designed with a durability benchmark of 250,000 miles and powers the E7 from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 155mph.

If you watch any of the hundreds of reality videos on TV or the internet these days, you’ll know all to well that police officers often end up in very dangerous and often viscous high speed pursuits. Taking this into account, the E7 has been bolstered to withstand a 75mph rear impact crash and is replete with the latest safety technology available, these include; antilock brakes, stability control, 4-wheel disc brakes, heavy duty suspensions, steel wheels, Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR), NIJ level III-A front door and dash ballistic protection and BMW-like 50/50 weight distribution for razor like handling.

All E7’s are delivered patrol ready to municipalities, including graphics and badges. So far Carbon Motors has orders for 10,000 vehicles to date and they hope to have the car on patrol by early 2012. No word on pricing as of yet …

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Specifications

OEM Carbon Motors Corporation Vehicle Platform Codename E7 Brand Carbon Motors™ Nameplate To Be Determined Assembly Location Under Negotiations Price Comparable to Retail Passenger Car Outfitted with Law Enforcement Equipment. Detailed pricing will be announced in a few months.

POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS
Engine Forced Induction Diesel
Recommended Fuel Ultra-low sulfur (ULS) Diesel or BioDiesel
Driveline Rear-Wheel-Drive
Horsepower 300 bhp
Torque 420 lb-ft
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Front Brakes 14" Vented Discs, ABS
Rear Brakes 13" Vented Discs, ABS
Wheels 18 x 8" Steel
Tires 245/50R18
Front Suspension Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Multi-link, coil springs, self-leveling shocks, anti-roll bar


DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 122.0"
Front Track 66.9"
Rear Track 66.9"
Overall Length 200.0"
Overall Width 78.0"
Overall Height 64.2"
Ground Clearance 7.0"
Curb Weight 4000 lbs
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 50% / 50%
Front Headroom 40.0"
Rear Headroom 38.5"
Front Legroom 45.0"
Cargo Volume 20.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gallons


PERFORMANCE
0 - 60 mph 6.5 seconds
Quarter Mile 14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph
Top Speed 155 mph
Braking 60 - 0 mph 125 feet
Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g
Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy 28 - 30 mpg


SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS
All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement
•Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
•Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification
•Turn-key built-to-direct-order - 24/7/365 call center support
•Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process
•Comprehensive warranty
•Aluminum spaceframe body structure
•75 mph rear impact crash capability
•Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
•Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick
•Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress
•Vehicle dynamic control
•Anti-lock brakes
•Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
•NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel)
•Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment - Heated and ventilated seats
•Heads up display
•Reverse backup camera
•Remote start capability
•Driver specific intelligent key
•360 degree exterior surveillance capability
•Automatic license plate recognition system
•Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
•130hz - 350hz bass siren
•Nightvision compliant interior illumination
•Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
•Integrated shotgun mounts
•Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
•Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
•Hoseable rear passenger compartment
•Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability