# Michigan State Police Test Police Cars For Speed

> Michigan State Police tested police cars and motorcycles for top speed and acceleration at two tracks.
- Title: Michigan State Police Test Police Cars For Speed · Jalopnik
- Summary: Michigan State Police tested police cars and motorcycles for top speed and acceleration at two tracks. Michigan State Police found Ford Police Interceptor…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2290717/michigan-state-police-cars-track-which-fastest
- Author: Charles Krome
- Published: 2026-10-25T03:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michigan state police, ford police interceptor utility, top speed, police cars, michigan, michigan state police cars, police motorcycle, michigan state police testing, michigan state police track test, police vehicle performance, cars, culture
## Michigan State Police Testing
Michigan State Police tested police cars and motorcycles for top speed and acceleration at two tracks.
## Annual Test Program
The program dates back to 1975 and has become an industry benchmark for police vehicle performance.
## 13 Cars And 5 Motorcycles
13 police cars and five motorcycles were tested on two separate courses for top speed, acceleration, and braking.
## Top Speed Results
The Ford Police Interceptor Utility hit 148 mph with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.
## Motorcycle Leader
The BMW R 1300 RT-P led motorcycles at 141 mph with electronic speed limits.
## Acceleration Test
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT achieved 4.03 seconds for 0-60 mph, the fastest acceleration among police vehicles.
## Stopping Distance
The Mustang Mach-E had the shortest stopping distance at 122.45 feet from 60 mph.
## Lap Time Winner
The Ford Police Interceptor Utility won with an average lap time of 1:35.09 at Grattan Raceway.
## Key takeaway

Michigan State Police found Ford Police Interceptor Utility fastest at 148 mph with 400 horsepower.