Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Pickup Primed for High-Speed Pursuits, Aces-High Handling During Enforcement

We have the utmost respect for the authorities in our area here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis, as we know they are always there to protect and serve our community through both tough and good times alike. The trucks of today are so feature-rich and awesome that it was only a matter of time before we would have one up and ready with custom-built flavor that is commanding and awesome enough to prove its worth on the force. 

The Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle is our brand’s first pursuit-rated pickup and is designed for both high-speed highway driving and lurching off-road to effectively patrol the far corners and tough terrain of the wild. This full-sized 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 better traction on wet surfaces, and a chase-ready 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 with a heavy-duty air filter and the extra addition of 16-inch-high performance and very capable Brembo front brakes.

If the area is such that it requires even more height and clearance, there is a two-inch suspension lift that can make things easier if the good (or bad) guys happen to go where the ruts and ruckus are plentiful. The short-bed pickup is also now equipped with an upgraded electrical system to accommodate emergency vehicle electronics, necessary spotlights to illuminate the “Robber’s cave” any agent may encounter, and vinyl interior trim that is a snap to clean if mudding and landsliding happen to be on any suspect’s daily activity list! 

There are also electronic driver aids from the civilian Silverado such as lane-keeping assist and optional adaptive cruise control to assure that things stay smooth while the APBs are minimal and nothing too hot is on tap. This Silverado PPV will offer a very viable option to the already available Chevy Tahoe PPV SUV and Ford F-150 Police Responder, as we know that every officer will have their own special preference when it comes to exactly how they are outfitted. We love to boast about the current-model Z71 available here now on the lot: it brandishes the 3.0-Liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 with 277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque, as well as the choice of the awesome-and-mighty 6.2-liter EcoTec V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

The 12.3-inch digital display is another feature that any officer on the job will appreciate, along with a sound system boasting stainless steel speaker grilles and the fully-optimal tune capabilities for any downtime or “paperwork while parked”. As budgets get deeper, the community continues to come together, and a nationwide economic recovery is largely at hand, we are very enthusiastic about the models we will customize for law enforcement agencies, and the long hours, tireless people on the job, and commitment to family they all make while out on the road every day.