2007 Chevy Police Tahoe
The First SUV Designed From Its Inception As A Law-Enforcement Vehicle
The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room, visibility and go-anywhere capability. But those attributes are only part of the 2007 Police Tahoe story. What distinguishes this vehicle is the fact that it is the first SUV designed from its inception as a law enforcement vehicle. That designation delivers a great many benefits to law enforcement agencies.
"Like the 1999 Chevrolet Impala Police vehicle - the first car in automotive history to be designed from its inception as a law enforcement vehicle - the 2007 Police Tahoe includes a number of law enforcement-specific enhancements. These enhancements were achieved during the design phase, with the result being that the Police Tahoe is available to law enforcement agencies with a number of features that set it apart from retail Tahoes," said Bruce Wiley, GM manager of law enforcement and specialty vehicles.
Compared to its retail counterpart, 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe is lower to the ground for improved handling, especially at high speeds. The front and rear suspensions feature stiffer springs and shocks and there's also a stiffer jounce bumper that is more ideally suited for police loads.
2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe also features a fully integrated electrical system for 2007, making it easier for upfitters to install such police-specific equipment as light bars and police radios.
"When we say that we design our police vehicles with the needs of law enforcement agencies in mind, we mean it. For example, Chevrolet Tahoe's electrical system is designed the same as the Impala, and both vehicles now function and upfit the same and can share some wiring harnesses. The result is easier upfits and lower costs to law enforcement agencies," Wiley added.
Enhanced powerplant
2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe's standard Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine receives a number of enhancements for 2007. It delivers more power - 320 horsepower (238 kW)* and 340 lb.-ft. of torque (470 Nm)*. That's 25 more horsepower and an additional 10 lb.-ft. of torque than the 2006 version of this engine. The Vortec 5.3L represents the newest chapter in GM's small-block's 50-year history and features Active Fuel Management technology, resulting in improved fuel economy. When combined with other vehicle-wide features, including improved aerodynamics, the small-block V-8 helps give the Tahoe the segment's best fuel economy. Preliminary testing with 5.3L-equipped models shows unadjusted combined fuel economy ratings of 20.5 mpg on 2WD models.
The 5.3L Vortec can operate on fuel that contains up to 85 percent ethanol. E85 reduces reliance on fossil fuels and it's a clean, renewable resource that benefits farmers, because it's derived from corn. The 5.3L V-8 is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
Built for speed
Because of the high speeds typically encountered by law enforcement vehicles, Police Tahoe gets H-rated, P265/60R17 blackwall Goodyear RSA steel belt radial tires (compared to S-rated on production models). These are mounted on 17-inch steel wheels.
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