Police Car: Chevy Camaro Z28 B4C
There was a time when the offenders liked to give a chase by driving themselves to the nearest highways. The underlying notion was simple - the stock police cars held by the American law enforcement officers could not even nudge these pimped out vehicles utilized by the criminals. In order to bring respite to the situation, the department collaborated with Chevrolet. In turn, the company came up with the Chevy Camaro Z28 B4C. The car occupied a cult status among the personnel, and they were literally finding newer excuses to make good use of the car!
Okay, where were the distinctive aspects of the Camaro Z28 B4C? You must understand that the auto manufacturer did not spend elaborate hours designing the car. They simply augmented the performance levels of the stock Camaro with racing packages. The engine was ripped apart and every component was replaced with high-performance parts that were meant to be used exclusively on racing cars. Pushing the engine to newer limits necessitated the company to alter almost every other aspect of the vehicle such as the drive trains and the gearbox. The engine management underwent drastic changes and was fine-tuned to achieve a balance between performance and efficiency.
The readers might be aware of the Nitrous packages installed into racing vehicles to produce a momentary boost to the acceleration. The Camaro Z28 B4C featured a multi-stage nitrous boost system that the officer could activate at varying bands of power levels. This proved to be a nightmare for the criminals who were on the run because within a few minutes, the Camaro Z28 B4C could successfully overtake them and bring them to a complete halt. One best aspect, as touted by the officers, is the look of the vehicle. It did not look like any other police car, especially during the nights.
The rich black color imparted to the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 B4C enabled it to merge completely into the darkness. The car also came with a customized bull bar, which included a public address system, the high-pitched sirens and the traditional red / blue lights found in the police cars. The interiors of the vehicle were moreover, redesigned to protect the occupants, in the event of an accident. The four-point roll cage that was welded into the vehicle's framework ensured complete mental satisfaction to the officers. An inbuilt camera was affixed on to the rear view mirrors that enabled the officers to film the intense speed chases effectively.
The interiors looked more like a futuristic car complete with an enhanced HVAC and Kenwood police radio systems. The officers could reach almost all the controls easily because there is no time to fiddle with them when they are enjoying high-speed chases! The Camaro Z28 B4C also featured O.E Concepts Z06R wheels that could provide high levels of traction. Exotic versions of tires from Yokohama replaced the stock tires. According to the rumor mills within the police department, certain officials still use the Camaro Z28 B4C whenever necessary.