When one hears “Ford interceptor,” odds are either the Ford Crown Victoria or even the Ford Mustang come to mind. But, almost two decades ago, The Blue Oval released the 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept, which ended up being tied to the 2010 Ford Taurus. The model is included as part of the U.S. Heritage Fleet, which preserves important models in Ford’s history.
The 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, billed as an “all-American sedan concept” that embodied the “Built Ford Tough.” Its design was heavily influenced by the sporty sedans of the 1960s, and in fact, the 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept was built to appear powerful but understated, much “like a Marine in a dress uniform.”
The stout sedan was strapped with the Ford Racing naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Cammer engine – a powerhouse capable of 400 horsepower. That power was relayed by a six-speed manual transmission, making the 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept a track- and road-hugging beast. Its body featured a short front overhang and long rear overhang, bearing The Blue Oval’s three-bar grille styling reminiscent of the Ford Fusion and Ford Edge. Later, that design would be utilized for the Ford Taurus, too.
Inside, the 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept featured a four-point “belt and suspenders” style seatbelt design, designed to be more comfortable than the standard three-point belts. Its dash, headliner, steering wheel, and its four bucket seats were wrapped in leather, while its audio control panel and climate controls could be stowed away to create a more streamlined interior look.
While the 2007 Ford Interceptor Concept never made it to production in its current state, it heavily inspired the 2010 Ford Taurus, including its so-called “squircle” shaped rear taillights. The concept currently resides in the Heritage Fleet alongside the SVT Lightning, the 2005 Ford Fairlane, the Ford Transit Connect Taxi, and a number of Ford Bronco concepts, too.
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