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Kenny Brown P2 Panther - Supercharged on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:116496
Location:

Falmouth, Maine, United States

Falmouth, Maine, United States

This Crown Vic came from the factory equipped with the Handling and Performance Package and bucket seats with the center console shifter (a rare option).  It was then delivered directly to Kenny Brown's shop on Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis.  The car went through a complete conversion, starting with rails welded to the frame to improve stiffness and responsiveness.   They installed Bilstein shocks, and lowered the stance of the car. Next came higher volume injectors and a fuel pump booster.  The centerpiece of the engine upgrade is the positive displacement Eaton supercharger with an air to water intercooler.  The transmission was re-programmed for firmer shifting points.  The true dual exhaust has two high flow performance mufflers.  Finally, the 225 60R16 tires were swapped out for aggressive 255 50ZR16 (recently installed BF Goodrich G Force Sport Comp 2).  This car is designed to be a "sleeper".  Thus the factory wheels and exhaust tips were retained.  Only the wide tires and the subtle KB Panther decals on the sides and rear of the car hint at what lies underneath the skin.

The "official" look of the car will cause the left lane of any freeway to quickly open up for you.  With the supercharged V8, you have the ability to pass quickly and efficiently.  But the car is at its best on twisty country roads, where the suspension and power upgrades are perfectly matched

The original dyno results indicated 325 gross horsepower and 277 at the rear wheels.  Torque numbers were 335 and 297, respectively.  Motor Trend magazine (11/01 issue) clocked a similar car at 5.5 secs 0-60 and just under 14 secs for the 1/4 mile.  The engine was re-tuned to a slightly higher power level in 2006.

It is fully loaded with factory options, including auto climate control, remote keyless entry, 6 way power driver and passenger seat, 6 CD changer, power adjustable pedal and premium stereo.

This car has been carefully maintained by the original owner for 13 years.  Although this car has lived its entire life in Maine; it has never been driven in snow, or even within several days of a snow storm. It has never been in a accident.  There was a scratch on the front bumper that was repaired, and there is a minor scratch on the same bumper from getting too close to a parking garage cable.

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