1/24/10 28/100 1997 Chevy Tahoe Police

This is one of two Tahoe castings that debut in 1998 and this was the last sighting of both models in the same mainline series as both castings would go their own way after that.  While both castings share the same body and interior, the bases are different to reflect the unique front-ends:  The Police/Fire uses the base Cheyenne trim front-end with square halogen headlights, a front push bar, and emergency lights in the grille.  The roof also gets emergency triangular lights as well, while the deco seems to be less realistic on this one.  The Tahoe is a nice casting with lots of great detail, a proper size for this big, but smaller than a Suburban, SUV that was introduced in 1995.  Even the dual panel doors at the rear are a nice touch, as are the details on the base and the interior with comfy seats front and rear and a detailed dashboard.  With V8 power it has plenty of go and with part-time four-wheel drive plenty of off-road chops.  The Police version would continue on during the Hero City era before the civilian casting took over the second part of the decade.

Specifications:

· Engine: 5.7L V8 245 hp. Est.

· Transmission: 4-speed automatic

· 0-60 mph: 10.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: #25,000 est. 1999

Rating:  5 out of 5 stars