QUEENSLAND police could soon be employing the latest in cutting-edge technology in the fight against the state's spiralling road toll.Developed by the National Safety Agency in conjunction with partners including Holden, Motorola and Monash University's Accident Research Centre, the Emergency Services Concept Car is set to revolutionize the way police enforce the laws of the road.
Using a VE Commodore supplied by Holden, the concept car incorporates some of the most advanced communications, surveillance, audio visual and network technology.Other Australian police cars.
Northern Territory Police Car Commodore SS
Victorian Police Highway Patrol Car Commodore SS
Holden VE Commodore Specification(Also named as Calais)
Engines:• 6.0L V8: Gen IV L98 270kW V8
6.0L 90-degree OHV V8. Cross flow cylinder heads. Twin knock-control sensors. Onboard diagnostics. Central plenum with individual symmetrical runners. High energy, distributorless ignition. Solid state Direct Fire ignition, coil near plug with integrated igniter. Performance-oriented calibration. Matched to 2.25-inch dual stainless steel exhaust with quad outlets. New single-piece engine cover with acoustic insulation.
Cylinders: V8
Capacity: 5967 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6mm x 92.0mm
Induction: Multiport fuel injection.
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, pushrods, 2 valves / cylinder.
Compression ratio: 10.4 : 1
Maximum power: 270 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum torque: 530 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Redline / Cutout:
Recommended Fuel: 98 Octane (PULP)
Construction
Block: Cast aluminium with cast in place iron bore liners
Cylinder Head: Cast aluminium
Intake Manifold: Multi piece welded composite
Exhaust manifold: Nodular cast iron
Pistons: Cast aluminium alloyCrankshaft: Cast nodular iron
Camshaft: Billet steel
Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
Source:http://www.users.on.net/~nweber/commodore/ve/
