The Denver Police Department will receive 35 new vehicles after the Denver City Council on Monday approved two purchase orders totaling $1.6 million.

The larger of the two, worth $1,077,540 with John Elway Chevrolet of Englewood, will see the department receive 20 new Chevy Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. The second, worth $628,665 with Sil-Terhar Motors of Broomfield, will pay for 15 new Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles. 

The new patrol vehicles are part of the department’s regular refresh of its fleet. During the budgeting process, vehicles that are old or have high mileage and significant wear are identified and marked for replacement. Both purchase orders were authorized under the city’s spending bill, which provides money for normal operations in 2024.

The 20 Tahoe models come equipped with a 5.3L V8 and four-wheel drive, as well as other police specific changes. They cost $53,877 each. The Ford Interceptors feature a 3.3L V6, blind spot detection and “police tail lights,” among other modifications, and cost $41,911 each. 

The police modified vehicles are typically less expensive than a comparably equipped civilian version, and both dealers have added a special discount of $8,500 and $5,142 from Sil-Terhar and John Elway Chevrolet, respectively. 

Other police specific modifications include a lower ride height offering better stability and aerodynamics at high speeds on the Tahoe. The braking system is also improved and the suspension has been specifically tuned for “police type maneuvers,” according to a Chevrolet Press release.

The Ford Interceptor Utility also offers several different engine options but the Denver Police Department opted for the 3.3L V6. Though offering less power than the 3.0L V6 EcoBoost — 285 horsepower against 400 — Denver’s engine choice came with a $3,200 savings, according to the purchase order.

The Fords will be delivered in 20-24 weeks, according to city documents. It was not immediately clear what the delivery timeline of the Tahoe PPVs are.