CVPI stands for Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. It refers to the specialized law enforcement version of the Ford Crown Victoria, built with a heavy-duty suspension, upgraded cooling, and a reinforced frame. Mechanics and hot rodders prize surplus CVPIs for their durability, cheap parts, and rear-wheel-drive V8 layout.
Heard on the job
I picked up a retired CVPI at auction last week and I'm swapping the heavy-duty rear end into my project car.
Insider tip
Enthusiasts often refer to these by their Ford internal option code, P71.
Also heard as
- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
- Crown Vic
- P71