Ford offers a modest selection of vehicles designed specifically for police duties, but the Mustang isn’t one of them. That didn’t stop the North Carolina State Highway Patrol from purchasing 25 examples to use for patrol duties across the state. These aren’t four-cylinder EcoBoosts, either. The State Troopers have 486 horsepower GTs in their fleet.
That’s according to the patrol’s Instagram account, where several photos were shared showing the 2024 Mustang sporting the state’s silver and black livery. We’re not sure if this is the standard GT or the Premium trim, but the wheels and rear spoiler tell us the cars are equipped with the optional GT Performance package. The $4,995 add-on brings Brembo brakes, upgraded suspension, Torsen differential, additional chassis reinforcement, modified exhaust, and front tow hooks.
It’s safe to assume that the 10-speed automatic transmission, at $1,595, is also included on these cars. That brings the final price to $50,790, using the standard GT as a starting point. In the Instagram post, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol says the cost is “comparable to other vehicles currently deployed” in its fleet. And with 486 horsepower available, it’s certainly capable of tracking down the fastest. With the current Dodge Charger ending production and a next-generation police variant still in the works, it appears the pony car is gearing up for high-performance patrol duties.
The Mustang’s history with law enforcement dates back to the 1980s. For a time, Ford offered its old 5.0 with a Special Services Package (SSP) featuring a plethora of upgraded components specifically aimed at law enforcement functions. the law. Looking through Ford’s current police car lineup, we see SSV versions for the F-150 and Expedition. It’s simply not offered for the Mustang.
We’ve reached out to Ford Pro to confirm that there’s nothing on offer for municipalities looking for Mustangs, whether it’s a special option-delete feature or something similar. A spokesperson referred us to Ford’s police vehicle website without answering our question. So the answer is probably no. We will be sure to update this article if we know more.
