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 posted on 31-10-2007 at 02:11
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Carbon Motors Corp. = First purpose built Police Interceptor
This company looks on track to be the first production police car that was designed to be just that from the ground up - a police car.
http://www.carbonmotors.com/
I sent in a request for a brochure and was pleasantly surprised to have gotten a call from Stacy Dean Stephens, the Sales Development Manager. He was
very candid and spent a good deal of time on the phone with me. Nice guy. The company is planning on a 2010 / 2011 launch.
Highlights:
* 3.0 Litre Diesel
* 300 HP
* 420 Ft Lbs Tq (!)
* 6 Speed Auto
* 14" / 13" F/R Brakes
They recently announced a partnership with LOTUS !! If they put the above package together, along with a suspension designed by Lotus, this is gonna
be a slam dunk.
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posted on 1-11-2007 at 02:06
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Thanks Mark for adding this section.
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posted on 1-11-2007 at 03:26
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No worries -
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posted on 2-11-2007 at 13:49
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Great to see things back up and running! Let me know if I can answer any questions.
Stacy
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posted on 7-12-2007 at 18:49
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Stacy, will the car be sold outright to agencies or will this be a long term lease and the car comes back to CMC ?
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posted on 11-12-2007 at 18:59
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They will be sold outright. However, we (Carbon and the Law Enforcement Community) do not want these vehicles getting into the hands of Joe-Blow
Citizen and Carbon will prevent that in one of the following ways:
A - Carbon will maintain a database of agencies that buy only used vehicles. We will use that database to help bring together those agencies wishing
to sell their decommissioned vehicles with agencies in the market to purchase.
B - Carbon will buy back decommissioned vehicles and will subsequently:
1) refurbish and resell them; or
2) remove the useful parts and offer them as service parts, and recycle the remaining bits.
That being said, a small number of agencies (less than 8%) do lease their vehicles and we will simply take them back at the end of their lease.
Stacy
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posted on 12-12-2007 at 16:31
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Thanks, Stacy - It's good to see you folks are taking security into the equation as well. Carbon certainly has a unique approach to the whole
interceptor game.
On another note, its great to somebody make a run at designing, developing and manufacturing an American car again. With so much of our manufacturing
going overseas we NEED more of this approach in the US.
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posted on 15-3-2008 at 06:15
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The forums are up and running. You can register at the site, but it may take a little while for you to be processed as they are making the effort to
screen for LEOs only.
This is a once in a lifetime deal folks - contribute to the cars design.
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posted on 17-3-2008 at 16:03
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Many people are lamenting the demise of the Magnum. Is Carbon Motors looking to provide a version with extra cargo capacity while maintaining the
sedan perfomance, and field of view? All officers, especially patrol Sgts. or supervisors, are having to carry more toys.
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posted on 17-3-2008 at 20:03
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TerribleTC
Many people are lamenting the demise of the Magnum. Is Carbon Motors looking to provide a version with extra cargo capacity while maintaining the
sedan perfomance, and field of view? All officers, especially patrol Sgts. or supervisors, are having to carry more toys. |
In a word, no. A start-up company with a daunting task like bringing a new car to market faces HUGE engineering and development costs. They have one
style of vehicle in mind, the sedan, and very few options.
As mentioned above you can always register and voice your concerns. They are sensitive to the market demands, and if they hear enough clamoring for
one thing or another the likelihood of production gets better.
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posted on 8-10-2008 at 16:54
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One step closer......
The proto-type is up and running. It is on tour, with the next stop being San Francisco.
Check out the site as well. It has a new look that will knock yer socks off.
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posted on 9-10-2008 at 19:43
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My council registration has been submitted. Just waiting now...
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posted on 9-10-2008 at 19:48
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Actually, we will be in Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Greenville, Jacksonville and Tampa between now and the
end of the year. The tour schedule is now posted on our Web site.
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posted on 13-10-2008 at 06:14
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The tour...
Any plans to bring it to the Northwest? Seattle / Portland?
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posted on 13-10-2008 at 16:08
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It doesn't look like it.
You probably already checked here Sarge, but for those who want a direct link -
http://www.carbonmotors.com/tour
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posted on 13-10-2008 at 17:31
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Yes, we will. But it will be in 2009. Not sure of the timeframe yet. We will continually update the tour calendar as things develop.
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posted on 13-10-2008 at 19:27
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CMCsdm1
Yes, we will. But it will be in 2009. Not sure of the timeframe yet. We will continually update the tour calendar as things develop.
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Good news!
Thanks, Stacy.
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posted on 20-10-2008 at 19:03
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If it makes it to Portland/Seattle I will find a way to get there.
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posted on 28-10-2008 at 08:32
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CMCsdm1
Yes, we will. But it will be in 2009. Not sure of the timeframe yet. We will continually update the tour calendar as things develop.
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Major coolness. Keep us posted...Interestingly enough, our Chief brought this car up during a staff meeting. The discussion turned toward the possible
demise of the CVPI and his dislike of the Charger (yeah, I know...he's not a car guy), he seems to be pretty enthusiastic about the Carbon Motors
car. Are you guys planning on other engine options? Or is the Turbo Diesel it?
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posted on 17-1-2009 at 17:03
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Anyone read the article in 'Law Officer' from Dec '08? Called 'Proof of Concept' on the cover. Word is getting around...
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posted on 23-1-2009 at 00:07
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2009 Pure Justice Tour
Yesterday, we announced the 2009 schedule for the tour of our vehicle. This is not necessarily the only cities and events that we will be visiting,
so be sure to check back often or get signed up for the Carbon Council and we'll update you.
Go to the Tour page on our Web site for more information. And, yes - word is getting around! Thanks everyone!!!
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posted on 23-1-2009 at 00:09
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sgt_Fitz
Are you guys planning on other engine options? Or is the Turbo Diesel it? |
Currently, the diesel is it. We are, however, investigating other possibilities but no hints yet... 
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posted on 14-9-2009 at 08:33
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Scheduled to be in Seattle next month. I am going to do all I can to get there. MC road trip!
(Ok - only 4 1/2 hours or so, hardly a real road trip)
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posted on 3-11-2009 at 10:38
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Should have gone back to the Carbon site before I left. Rescheduled! Found this out after the trip up...
At least it was a good mini-road-trip on the 'Wing'
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