Dodge Offers the Most Advanced All-Wheel Drive System for the New 2014 Charger Pursuit Edition

This advanced AWD setup enables new police vehicles to seamlessly shift into all-wheel drive automatically.

Cedar Rapids, IA (I-Newswire) September 28, 2012 - The auto experts at McGrath Dodge Country have been busy helping Iowans get ready to launch the latest in crime-fighting technology: the Dodge Charger Pursuit. The new Charger Pursuit is built to be a cutting-edge police pursuit vehicle used all across the country; beginning with the 2014 model year, officials can opt for an active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect unit that engages AWD under slick conditions. This exclusive upgrade will optimize traction under any condition and maximize fuel economy.

Designed with input from Chrysler Group's Police Advisory Board, the new AWD technology will enhance the ability of law enforcement officers to follow and apprehend suspects in regions of the country that experience heavy amounts of inclement weather; it’s effectiveness in allowing drivers to maintain control in tough conditions has no doubt helped the fleet earn its "Top Safety Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Superior safety and security features, along with an extensive range of cabin airbags, ensure ideal protection for police officers. Heavy-duty anti-lock brakes with performance-tuned suspension, and a two-mode custom electronic stability control (ESC) system work with the new AWD setup to increase handling and steering responses.

Officers looking to customize their driving experience will be happy to see that the Charger Pursuit vehicle comes with the choice of two top-rated engines: a HEMI V8 and a Pentastar V6. Delivering 370 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine comes standard, allowing the Charger to go from 0–60 mph in less than 6 seconds. Thanks to its state-of-the-art fuel-saver design, it can get upwards of 25 mpg on the highway. During the annual Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation Test this Dodge sedan clocked a blistering 1:33.70 lap at the Grattan Raceway, qualifying it as the fastest lap ever run by a qualified law enforcement vehicle.

Municipalities can also equip this special Charger with an exclusive Pursuit V6 motor. The aluminum 3.6L Pentastar generates 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and can also get up to 27 mpg on the highway thanks to its E-85 flex-fuel capability.

The 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit is designed to protect officers and deliver the necessary performance to keep citizens protected. To find out more about this select line of Charger, contact the fleet division of Chrysler Group or enquire at Pat McGrath Dodge Country, located at 4610 Center Point Road NE in Cedar Rapids, IA.