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2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle

It sounds like it’s essentially just a package: basically a 4x4 ccsb tradesman with Hemi 6.4, packaged with 4.10s, dual alternators, vsim, aux switches, 18s, and skid plate. It may have specific spring rates, but they don’t mention it so maybe not…I feel like that’s something they would mention if applicable.
 
Thanks for the info and link to the testing. I did just a quick scan and the testing method is kind of biased toward a specific vehicle type vs what police officers and safety / support really need for some types of tasks. For instance they completely disregard the back seat needs.

I need to learn some more about that test track of what makes it so difficult.

It is interesting that it has dual alternators on the Hemi.

If they are going after that market, they either need to offer a turbo gas engine, hybrid or use the cummins diesel.

A SRW 5500 might have been a better path to really take it to a different level.
 
HarryN said:
Thanks for the info and link to the testing. I did just a quick scan and the testing method is kind of biased toward a specific vehicle type vs what police officers and safety / support really need for some types of tasks. For instance they completely disregard the back seat needs.

I need to learn some more about that test track of what makes it so difficult.

It is interesting that it has dual alternators on the Hemi.

If they are going after that market, they either need to offer a turbo gas engine, hybrid or use the cummins diesel.

A SRW 5500 might have been a better path to really take it to a different level.
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I don't think Ram is trying to enter the general law enforcement patrol market with this offering, it would honestly be a pretty miserable vehicle to run for normal LE duties. I think they are trying to provide an option for more specialized use like DNR Wardens, Recreation Patrol Deputies, etc. who are not regularly getting in pursuits, high speed responses, or running a lot of traffic enforcement but instead need 4x4, more ground clearance, and better towing capabilities on a vehicle that still has Michigan State Police's stamp of approval after completing the testing.
 
@el_barto and @GrtPyr

Thanks for the clarification. I completely missed that difference.

I guess it helps Tim meet his "number of models" released in xx months and to apply a different price / warranty to it, which kind of makes sense given the application and amount of paperwork involved.
 
GrtPyr said:
I don't think Ram is trying to enter the general law enforcement patrol market with this offering, it would honestly be a pretty miserable vehicle to run for normal LE duties. I think they are trying to provide an option for more specialized use like DNR Wardens, Recreation Patrol Deputies, etc. who are not regularly getting in pursuits, high speed responses, or running a lot of traffic enforcement but instead need 4x4, more ground clearance, and better towing capabilities on a vehicle that still has Michigan State Police's stamp of approval after completing the testing.
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Agree, the intent clearly isn’t to compete with the something like the Police Interceptor as a patrol car, but it puts them in the game for specialty rigs (supervisor, special equipment, trailers, etc).
 
GrtPyr said:
I don't think Ram is trying to enter the general law enforcement patrol market with this offering, it would honestly be a pretty miserable vehicle to run for normal LE duties. I think they are trying to provide an option for more specialized use like DNR Wardens, Recreation Patrol Deputies, etc. who are not regularly getting in pursuits, high speed responses, or running a lot of traffic enforcement but instead need 4x4, more ground clearance, and better towing capabilities on a vehicle that still has Michigan State Police's stamp of approval after completing the testing.
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That was my initial thought when I heard about it, they're for doing general work and not pursuit duties. I often see our county Sheriff's office using various Ford trucks (half ton and Super Duty) to haul around boats for service in all the area lakes. That's the sort of thing this "new" truck is for.
 
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