[Auto] GM's Newest Police Pursuit Vehicle Is a Z71-Equipped 2023 Chevy Silverado

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A new squad member is coming to the law enforcement fleet: Meet the 2023 Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle, the first-ever Silverado called to duty. The base pickup truck is a crew cab with a short bed sporting the Z71 package, which adds performance shocks, a locking rear differential, and a skid plate. Other suitable upgrades for patrolling the streets also make their way onto the police truck.
Under the hood, the Silverado PPV houses a 3.5-liter V-8 producing 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque routed to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Upgraded parts include a heavy-duty air filter to optimize engine performance and six-piston Brembo brake calipers with 16-inch rotors in the front. It rides on 20-inch steel wheels wrapped in Goodyear all-terrain speed-rated tires. For a quick refresher, this pickup has 46.9 feet turning radius and can tow up to 9,300 pounds.

Should an emergency demand for driving on rugged terrain, a two-inch lifted suspension is available and offers 11.35 inches of ground clearance and a 25.0-degree approach angle. With the knowledge that police trucks will be upfitted with aftermarket parts by law enforcement agencies, Chevrolet offers several options to accommodate specialty equipment.
They include auxiliary wiring, a surveillance mode circuit, LED spotlights, and a front-middle seat delete. What's more, the headlights and taillights get standard flashers to help reduce installation costs down the road.

In terms of the interior, there are optional power-adjustable cloth seats and both heavy-duty vinyl flooring and rear seats. Keyless entry, engine push start/stop, and a column shifter are standard, and with 129.8 cubic feet, there are many ways to configure storage space. The automaker throws in a 220-amp alternator and two 120-volt outlets at no extra cost. For emergency equipment, a switch bank with 30-amp and 20-amp circuits is also available.

Chevrolet offers a tri-fold hardened and waterproof tonneau cover to further protect items in tow, and there's also the optional multi-flex tailgate for easier access. Furthermore, the Chevy Silverado PPV comes standard with a suite of safety features, including lane-keeping assistance with departure warning, forward collision alert, and emergency braking.

As most of you may recall, before the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle debuted in 1997, law enforcement's choice of wheels was the Impala and Caprice. The newest PPV hits the road in the U.S. and Canada beginning later this summer.
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