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- Police cars from around the world
For more than a decade, the works of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant have been the official vehicles of Russian traffic inspectors and police officers. But their foreign colleagues can boast of such transport, which will be the envy of race tracks or international car dealerships.
The most powerful and beautiful cars of law enforcement agencies are in our review.
Police cars from around the world
Lotus evora
Although the leading positions in the car markets are constantly divided among themselves by German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese brands, the British can present a variety of the most unique models, every second of which is assembled by hand.
In addition, it is England that is considered the largest supplier of sports cars in Europe. Therefore, manufacturers simply could not leave law enforcement officers without high-quality, beautiful and fast-paced "iron horses".
What else to pursue violators, if not on the magnificent representative of its own car industry - Lotus Evora?
It is not the first time that the manufacturer provides the police with vehicles, using the central engine layout as the main "weapon", which allows you to instantly change the direction of movement.
The spectacular sports car received a 280-horsepower engine that accelerates to hundreds of kilometers in 5 seconds, while the top speed is 260 km / h. Even if these are not record figures for a car of this level, they still act intimidating on criminals.
The vehicles patrolling important British highways were so well established that the Italian carabinieri were also transferred to them. Moreover, due to the specifics of their official activities, they ordered their models with built-in defibrillators and medical refrigerators in order to provide timely medical care, transport organs, blood and medicines.
Lotus exige
Although the "fellow" of the previous model received a weaker 220-horsepower engine, due to the lighter materials, it exchanges the first "hundred" in just 4.1 seconds.
This patrol car went to the Sussex police, but only those employees who have completed driver training courses are allowed to drive it.
This is due to the fact that such a specific vehicle was acquired to fight street racers, which requires extreme driving skills. According to police, a beautiful and powerful sports car will help establish contact between street racers and law enforcement officers in order to negotiate safety rules on city streets.
It is not in vain that the emphasis is placed on the "negotiation" aspect, since the sports coupe assumes the placement of only two police officers, while the caught offender will simply have nowhere to put for delivery to the station.
Lexus IS-F
But in Humberside, they "changed" domestic manufacturers for the sake of the magnificent Japanese Lexus IS-F sedan.
The car replaced the Subaru Impreza and was chosen after a year of testing a wide variety of models and brands.
The British police can only envy them - they got a charged 4-door copy with a 7-band automatic transmission and a 5-liter 423-horsepower engine, which accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds at a top speed of 270 km / h.
For the needs of the police, basic cars were retrofitted with specialized equipment: on-board computers, communications, lighting and other important devices, which increased the cost of the model by $ 50,000.
Mazda RX-7
Sporty, streamlined, even somewhat futuristic, with a 255 hp rotary piston engine. with. the car joined the ranks of the colorful, memorable vehicles of the Japanese police.
This instance was chosen due to the incredibly precise operation of all sensors and instruments, as well as excellent steering. It is not for nothing that the model especially attracted the creators of the adventurous saga "Fast and the Furious", having lit up, including in the part "Tokyo Drift".
Although the Japanese police did not demonstrate such miracles of driving on the road during the ownership of this car, the car made the proper impression on the offenders.
Ford Falcon GT
The vast territories of Australia beckon to cross them in equally large and fast cars.
This model can be called the most impressive in all respects in the range of the Australian police. Moreover, if the base car has a 455-horsepower power unit, then for the needs of law enforcement agencies the 5-liter V8 engine was increased to 543 hp.
Monstrous "Fords" not only frightened criminals while patrolling endless roads, but with amazing technical parameters were quite capable of participating in high-speed pursuits. Although it is doubtful that the police would risk such cars worth 100 thousand dollars.
HSV ClubSport R8 SV-R
Another impressive automotive representative, now of local design, is the Australian atelier Holden. As of 2013, the model has become the most powerful model in the manufacturer, receiving a 6.2-liter 585-horsepower V8 engine, similar to that found in the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
Together with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-band “automatic”, as well as a new modernized suspension, the beautiful sports car has become even more “charged” than the standard version.
True, the manufacturer considered that the police did not often participate in the pursuits, and therefore released only 4 such models.
Porsche panamera
The most spectacular car went to the police of the Australian South Walesthat flaunt on a chic German sports fastback.
The elegant, with very expressive optics, 3.6-liter 300-horsepower engine, unfortunately, was provided to the police solely for "demonstration" purposes.
They solemnly ride it during city events, as well as on various shows, as if hinting that criminals should be more careful, because the authorities have such a great "weapon".
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Italian carabinieri travel not just on sports cars, but on supercars, which this representative is.
The ability to transfer pictures of the offender's car online made it possible to quickly find out the identity of the persecuted.
Unlike some of the other participants in the rating, this car really actively served for the good of its country and tragically "died" while performing, having an accident on the streets of Cremona.
Brabus rocket
The thoroughness and pedantry inherent in the Germans did not pass by the police, who traditionally move around on diesel station wagons of their own production.
However, they also get supercars, which have an educational character. With the help of a demonstration of charged cars, the police explain the importance of high-quality tuning with reliable materials and professional craftsmen in order to ensure the safety of themselves and other motorists during high-speed driving.
Among these show cars is the absolutely fantastic 4-door 730-horsepower Brabus Rocket with a 12-cylinder engine, accelerating to 100 km / h in 4 seconds and capable of reaching 360 km / h.
The memorable appearance, air suspension with adjustable seating levels, powerful braking system make not only street racers, but also ordinary motorists genuinely envy the German police.
Bugatti Veyron
Speaking of the Dubai Police, it is difficult to choose the single most beautiful, most impressive car, because their fleet is amazing with such representatives as Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77, Bentley Continental GT, Chevrolet Camaro, Ferrari FF.
The exclusive Veyron with a 1001-horsepower 8-liter W16 engine, which overcomes its first "hundred" in 2.5 seconds, even earned a page in the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest company car.
Dubai Police Chief Dhahi Khalfan al Tamim willingly posts photos of each new vehicle on his Twitter account, explaining that the fleet has been assembled to expand and enhance patrol capabilities.
The Emirates are so attractive for work, leisure, business, precisely because of the highest security, which is facilitated by the prompt response of the police to any incidents.
However, it is not recommended to transport criminals in elite cars - for this, there are classic police cars in the garage.
Conclusion
Do law enforcement agencies really need such posh, fast and expensive cars? Is their acquisition really justified by the need or desire to improve the image of law enforcement agencies? Yet such a luxury can be called the exception rather than the rule. Mostly the police from different countries get budget and practical models like the Skoda Octavia or Opel Astra, which are not so sorry and costly to write off in case of an unsuccessful chase.
