We'll Give You the Model of a Police Vehicle, You Give Us the Make

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By: Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

Police personnel have used many types of vehicles for bomb squads, SWAT teams and for prisoner transportation. While the make and model depend on the type of law enforcement work being performed, as well as the city, state and country, police vehicles have been around since cars were first created.  Today's police cars are more like mobile computer platforms, with all manner of electronics on board, but some things never change. If it's a cop car, it needs to have a burly engine, stout tires and a reliable powertrain.

Some vehicles are very well-known, while some are not so obvious. The AMC Javelin, for instance, was a popular police car in the 1970s, while various Plymouth models were notable between the 1950s and the 1980s. More popular police vehicles include models by Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford and Chrysler. High-end vehicles, such as SAAB's and Mercedes, have been also utilized by police personnel.

So, do you think you can tell the difference between a Dodge Dakota and a Ford Fairmont? Or, how about the difference between a Chrysler Sebring and a Mercury Marquis? We're about to test your knowledge on both new and old police vehicles, so get ready! Take the quiz now to test your knowledge on all the different types of police vehicles!

The model of this police vehicle is a Charger. What's the make?

Dodge Chargers are a popular police car because of their power and durability; the company makes a variant designed especially for law enforcement use. The sixth-generation Chargers became available in 2006, with the seventh-generation models hitting the streets in 2011.

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This model is a Crown Victoria. What's the make?

Also known as "Crown Vic" the Ford Crown Victoria features a front-engine layout. This vehicle, created in 1992, was offered with a law-enforcement package, designated the P71 model. The line was discontinued in the 2012 model year.

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The model of this police vehicle is a Suburban. Can you name the make?

Chevrolet Suburbans are full-sized SUVs available as two-, three- or five-door models. The Suburban is the longest continually used nameplate in production, first made in 1934 and still available today. The Suburban has been modified for law enforcement and military purposes over the years.

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Prius is the model. What's the make?

For the police departments who want to decrease their carbon footprint, the Toyota Prius is an option. This hybrid vehicle features all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive options and was first made available in 1997.

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The model of this car is a Mustang. What is the make?

Created in 1964, today's Ford Mustang features muscle car power and automatic or manual transmission options. This car is both cool and capable of getting the job done for law enforcement officials.

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Taurus is the model. What is the make?

Created in 1985, the Ford Taurus was the car that took the place in the Ford lineup vacated by the Crown Victoria. The Taurus was a mid-sized car from 1985 through 2007 and a full-sized car from 2007 until its discontinuation in 2019. A police interceptor sedan model was added in 2012.

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The model is a Camry. Who made it?

The Toyota Camry debuted in 1982 and soon became one of the most popular cars in the world — even finding its way onto police fleets. These cars are also called "Vistas," "Altis," and "Scepters" in certain parts of the world.

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The model of this police vehicle is Edge. Can you name the make?

This four-door all-wheel-drive SUV was first released in 2006, with later models offer a 3.5-liter Duratec V8 engine option.

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The model is Altima. What is the make?

Created in 1992, the Nissan has released six generations of Altima coupes and sedans. This vehicle is currently assembled in Mississippi. The Altima Hybrid was also used as a police cruiser in New York City until that model was discontinued in 2011.

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4Runner is the model — what's the make?

Used primarily near beaches, the Toyota 4Runner — known as the "Hilux Surf" in Japan — features a front-engine layout. First released in 1983, the model is still available today.

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The model is Econoline. Which company made it?

Also known as the Ford E Series, the Econoline is utilized for SWAT teams and bomb squads. Prisoners are also sometimes transported in this vehicle. The Econoline, which was discontinued in 2015, was one of the most popular vans in the world during much of its run.

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The model is Satellite. Name the make.

This old-school vehicle was created in 1964 and ended production in 1974. The Plymouth Satellite also featured a front-engine layout and later models offered a monster 7.0-liter V8 engine as an option.

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The model is Lumina. Can you name the make?

Made between 1989 and 2001, the Chevrolet Lumina was a front-wheel-drive vehicle that offered a police variant (the 9C3 model). This vehicle is also similar to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

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Monterey is the model, but what is the make?

The Mercury Monterey was first released in 1952 and lasted until 1974. It was assembled in places like Pico Rivera, California and Maywood, California. The final generation was released from 1969 through 1974 offered a 7.5-liter V8 engine as an option.

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The model is Valiant. Who's the maker?

The Plymouth Valiant offered a police variant (the A38 police package), and was a popular police vehicle in many countries, including the U.S. It was in production from 1959 to 1976.

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The model of this car is Fairmont. What's the make?

This compact vehicle was introduced in the 1978 model year. The Ford Fairmont featured a front-engine layout and both two-door and four-door options. The police package offered a heavy-duty suspension system and other augmented options.

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The model of this police vehicle is a Tahoe. Name the make, please.

General Motors manufactured the Chevy Tahoe — a rebadged version of the GMC Tahoe — starting in 1995. This full-sized SUV is a popular vehicle with law enforcement agencies, and is still produced today.

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The model is a Catalina. What's the make?

This vehicle was manufactured from 1950 to 1981 by General Motors. Built on the GM B platform, the Pontiac Catalina also featured a powerful 7.5-liter V8 in its third generation.

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Can you name the maker of the Grand Prix?

The Pontiac Grand Prix featured seven generations of sedans and coupes. First introduced in 1962, the Grand Prix ran through the 2008 model year and at the end offered a 303-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 engine.

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The model is a Malibu. Go ahead and guess the make!

Featuring a front-engine layout, the Chevrolet Malibu debuted in 1964 and, after a hiatus between 1983 and 1997, is still currently produced. Nine generations have since been manufactured. The Malibu has been offered with police packages throughout its production run.

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Camaro is the model, but what is the make?

The Chevy Camaro — one of the greatest pony cars of all time — was introduced in 1966 as a Mustang killer. Constantly produced except for a hiatus between 2002 and 2010, the Camaro has gone through six generations, with more than 5 million sold.

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The model is Magnum. Can you guess the make?

The Dodge Magnum nameplate has been used on several cars throughout the world during the past few decades. The first-generation Magnum in the U.S. was produced in the 1978 model year and had a police interceptor model. The second generation was available from 2005 through 2008.

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This police vehicle features an S70 model. What is the make?

Created between 1996 and 2000, the Volvo S70 features a four-door saloon body style. This vehicle also featured both manual and automatic transmission options. The police variant was used by British and U.S. police forces.

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This model is a Monaco. Can you guess the make?

Produced from 1964 to 1992, the Dodge Monaco featured a front-engine layout and both automatic and manual transmission options. Dodge released police packages as variants of the Monaco; the fourth-generation police package offered a 7.2-liter V8 engine option.

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The model of this car is a Sebring. What's the make?

The Chrysler Sebring was a mid-sized vehicle made in three generations of sedans and coupes. The coupes were also manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors.

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This model is called Express. Can you guess the make?

The Chevrolet Express — and its twin, the GMC Savana — is mainly used to transport prisoners, due to its size. Starting in 1995, the Express is currently assembled in Missouri.

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The model is a Caprice. What's the make?

This full-sized car was manufactured in both the Middle East and North America. It was initially manufactured by General Motors in 1996 and was in production until 2017, except for a break between 1996 and 2001. It was a popular car among law enforcement agencies.

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Marquis is the model. Identify the make if you can.

Manufactured between 1967 and 1986, the Mercury Marquis featured four generations of sedans and coupes. It was considered a luxury vehicle in its time, but there was also a police version of the vehicle also available.

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This model is known as a Lark. Name the make.

The Studebaker Lark was popular in the 1960s. This vehicle was manufactured as a coupe, sedan, station wagon and as a convertible. Studebaker also offered police pursuit packages with a 4.7-liter V8 engine option.

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The 900 is the model — can you name the make?

Produced from 1978 to 1998, the SAAB 900 is considered to be a compact executive car. Two generations of this vehicle were produced and were used by law enforcement officers in several countries.

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Can you name the make of this vehicle if we tell you the model is known as Torino?

This mid-sized car was produced between 1968 and 1976. The Ford Torino — one of the most powerful muscle cars of its age — was produced in three generations and offered a 7.0-liter engine as an option in each generation.

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The model of this vehicle is called a Parisienne. What is the make called?

Manufactured by General Motors, this car was in production between 1959 and 1987 and was assembled in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It was mechanically almost identical to the Chevrolet Impala.

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The model of this car is a Durango, but what's the make?

Introduced in 1997, the Dodge Durango is currently in its third generation. The SUV is sold in many different trim levels, including a "Special Service Package" sold exclusively to government fleets with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine.

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The name of this model is a Century. What is the make?

The Buick Century has been released in four distinctive generations — the second generation, made between 1954 and 1958, are probably the most famous of the line used in police work. The line started in 1936, and was paused between 1942 and 1954, and then again between 1958 and 1973. The Century was discontinued in 2005.

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The model is Nova. Can you name the make?

Produced from 1961 to 1988, with a break between 1979 and 1985, the Chevy Nova was considered as a compact car. It was later re-created as the Chevy Citation and the Chevy Geo Prizm. The Nova veered into muscle car territory with the third generation between 1968 and 1974, which offered a 6.6-liter V8 engine.

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Montego is the model. Think you can give us the make?

Primarily manufactured in two generations between 1968 and 1976 (a third generation was made between 2005 and 2007), the Mercury Montego offered a monster 7.5-liter V8 engine as an option.

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The model is known as the Javelin. Name the make.

The AMC Javelin was a pony car manufactured between 1967 and 1974 and was popular with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Made in Wisconsin for U.S. buyers, it was also made in several countries for international sales.

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The model is LTD, but the real question is who makes it?

Featuring a front-engine layout, the large, long Ford LTD was assembled between 1964 and 1986. There were four generations of LTDs made before Ford retired the line in favor of the Crown Victoria.

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Intrepid is the model, but what is the make?

The Dodge Intrepid was on the market during the model years between 1993 and 2004. It was produced in both Canada and Delaware. The Intrepid was offered in police interceptor models.

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The model is Ambassador. What's the make?

The AMC Ambassador is a station wagon that was created in 1957. It was created in Kenosha, Wisconsin until 1974. Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) packages were offered in some years during the Ambassador's run.

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