Ford’s SOHC 4.6L V8 isn’t exactly known for its potential to make big power, and saddling it with over two tons of mass means that Crown Vics ... good for about 330 rear-wheel horsepower ...

If you want to drive a great example of classic American engineering built in the modern era, you won't need all that much ...

The bulked up version - the Police Interceptor, like the civilian Crown Vic - is a slightly modified, decades-old design. Its fuel tank is located behind the rear axle, Jacobson says. That's where ...

After more than 30 years, production of the Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car has ended. The large, gas guzzling, rear-wheel drive behemoths have been the favorites of limo drivers ...

Known ubiquitously in America as the car of choice for law enforcement agencies, the Ford Crown Victoria is a rear-wheel drive behemoth that offers everything police officers need. But with Ford ...

The car's owner, Auston Goodwin, focused mainly on handling mods for his Crown Vic, with heavily revised rear suspension, sticky Bridgestone tires, upgraded brakes, and a limited-slip differential.

Study offered early warning signs At issue is the placement of the Crown Victoria's fuel tank. Unlike in newer cars in Ford's lineup, the gas tank is behind the rear axle. The result is that in a ...

The Crown Vic's rear-wheel-drive led to fewer spinouts and better curb-climbing while chasing bad guys as well. Added "severe duty" shock absorbers also took in those curbs and off-road bounces.

If you ever need proof that you don't need a ton of power to have a fun car, take a look at this Ford Crown Victoria P71. It only puts 230 horsepower to the rear wheels, but the owner has modified ...

Safety advocates claimed the position of the fuel tank on the Crown Vic, behind the rear axle rather than above or in front of the axle, made the car more likely to burst into flames when struck ...

1. Like the Crown Victoria, both new Police Interceptors meet a 70 mph rear impact test. 2. Front-wheel drive is offered as an option, though Ford is emphasizing AWD. 3. Both the sedan and sport ...

Police departments like the Crown Vic because the V-8 makes it fairly quick, the rear-wheel drive provides predictable handling, the interior has enough space for an officer and all his gear ...