Ram says its 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle is now pursuit-capable after the heavy-duty pickup passed a Michigan State Police evaluation for police vehicles. Built from the automaker’s Special Service Vehicle, the 2027 model is being pitched as a full-size emergency platform that can chase, stop and carry the gear officers need.
The numbers are what made Ram’s case. The truck uses a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8, a heavy-duty eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case, with a 4.10:1 axle ratio, anti-slip differentials and 18-inch steel wheels. It produced 405 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque, reached 60 mph in 8.41 seconds, hit 80 mph from a dead stop in 13.22 seconds and got to 100 mph in 20.5 seconds. Ram said it needed 0.45 mile to reach its limited top speed of 103 mph.
Ram also said dual 400-amp alternators help power lights and auxiliary equipment, while additional switches, dedicated wiring and a vehicle systems interface module are included to make accessory installation easier. The company said the pursuit-ready 2500 completed 40 laps at Grattan Raceway and easily met Michigan State Police requirements for handling and tire wear.
The evaluation matters because Michigan State Police testing is one of the tougher public benchmarks for police vehicles. It includes 0-60, 0-80 and 0-100 mph runs, 20 full antilock brake stops from 60 mph, up to 32 laps at full throttle around Grattan Raceway, and ergonomics checks for officers wearing full gear and self-protective equipment. Grattan Raceway itself is a two-mile track with a 3,200-foot straight, a 160-degree hairpin and a downhill section with reverse-camber turns.
The one detail Ram did not disclose was price. The company said it did not list the cost of its 2027 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle, leaving agencies to judge whether the pursuit-capable truck’s performance and equipment justify a model that has now cleared a test meant to separate capable patrol vehicles from the rest.
