Carbon Motors E7, It Actually Exists!

May 20, 2010 Other 1 Comment

For the past year or so, a company called Carbon Motors was claiming that they are building a police-specific vehicle called the E7. The vehicle is suppose to be designed and made exclusively for police departments and offer features that cannot be had on civilian vehicles which are converted for police duty. The only problem is, no one has seen the car in real life. Until now…

This is the only E7 currently in existence. While it is a prototype and still under development, Carbon Motors is using it as a show-car at Police conventions too. The car starts and is drivable and currently on display in Sacramento. Pictures were taken by my friend Andy with his cell phone. Unfortunately he did not get any interior shots. He spoke with several Carbon Motors representatives; they basically described the car to him and allowed for these pictures to be posted.

E7 Specifications:

These were taken directly from the Carbon Motors website. The engine is the same BMW diesel found in the 335d and X5d.

POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS

Engine: Forced Induction Diesel Recommended Fuel Ultra-low sulfur (ULS) Diesel
Driveline: Rear-Wheel-Drive
Horsepower: > 250 bhp
Torque: > 400 lb-ft
Transmission: Multi-Speed Automatic
Front Brakes: 14″ Vented Discs, ABS
Rear Brakes: 13″ Vented Discs,ABS
Wheels: 19 x 8″ Steel
Tires: 245/55R19
Front Suspension: Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: Multi-link, coil springs, self-leveling shocks, anti-roll bar

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 122.0″
Front Track 66.9″
Rear Track 66.9″
Overall Length 200.0″
Overall Width 78.0″
Overall Height 64.2″
Ground Clearance 7.0″
Curb Weight 4000 lbs
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 50% / 50%
Front Headroom 40.0″
Rear Headroom 38.5″
Front Legroom 45.0″
Cargo Volume 20.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gallons

PERFORMANCE

0 – 60 mph 6.5 seconds
Quarter Mile 14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph
Top Speed > 150 mph
Braking 60 – 0 mph 125 feet
Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g
Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy 28 – 30 mpg

SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS

All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement

Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification
Turn-key built-to-direct-order – 24/7/365 call center support
Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process
Comprehensive warranty
Aluminum spaceframe body structure
75 mph rear impact crash capability
Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick
Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress
Vehicle dynamic control
Anti-lock brakes
Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel)
Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment – Heated and ventilated seats
Heads up display
Reverse backup camera
Remote start capability
Driver specific intelligent key
360 degree exterior surveillance capability
Automatic license plate recognition system
Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
130hz – 350hz bass siren
Nightvision compliant interior illumination
Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
Integrated shotgun mounts
Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
Hoseable rear passenger compartment
Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability