Chevrolet Silverado police pursuit pickup joins the force
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The Chevrolet Silverado PPV is the brand's first pursuit-rated police pickup and is also capable of driving off-road.
The full-size truck is based on the Silverado Z71 and features speed-rated all-terrain tires on 20-inch wheels, an off-road suspension with Rancho shock absorbers, skid plates, a locking rear differential for added traction on slippery surfaces and a 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 with a heavy duty air filter and 16-inch high performance Brembo front brakes. Law enforcement agencies with particularly rugged beats can also order it with a 2-inch suspension lift.
The short-bed pickup is also equipped with an upgraded electrical system to accommodate emergency vehicle electronics, spotlights and easy-clean vinyl interior trim. It also borrows gets electronic driver aids from the civilian Silverado, including pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency brakes, lane keeping assist and optional adaptive cruise control.