Now almost forgotten - the once popular Dodge Polara (Interceptor) from the 1960-70's was a police car that got respect wherever it patrolled. A fierce enormous performance car that could outrun most vehicles on the road.
The German Autobahn (highway) is among the fastest in the world - some stretches even without speed limits and people from all over Europe drives to Germany for this reason alone. So it is not a surprise that the police need something truly extraordinary to patrol the autobahn.
The supercar builder Brabus has taken a Mercedes Benz CLS V12 and turned it into a evermore awesome ride - although the car is mostly for PR purposes as it show the technically skills of Brabus.
The police in East Sussex in the UK had a problem getting in contact with the young drivers - they needed an icebreaker. And they found it: the Lotus Exige S
While the car can outrun most vehicles on the road the East Sussex police is aiming for a preemptive effect. Once a dialog has been established - hopefully they can be convinced that speeding is a pretty dumb carrier move.
Rumour has it that the police chief from Lone Tree argueed that the H3 was fuel economic - and of course this is true when compared to the gigantic H1 and slightly smaller H2.
The population of Lone Tree never accepted the decision - also it didn't help that the city advertises itself as ecofriendly (while driving Hummers).
In 2004 the Italian super car company Lamborghini donated a Lamborghini Gallardo to the State Police in Italy - this car is probably the most renowned police car in the world. It has V10 engine with no less than 500bhp and a top speed of 190mph (305km/h). When in pursuit of bad-guys this thing can accelerate from 0-60mph (100km/h) in 4.3 seconds.
See the Lamborghini in action here:
Unfortunately this ultimate police cars has been taken out of service since it was involved in a freak accident in 2009. The Lamborghini crashed into some parked cars in order to avoid a direct collision with another driver.
It is uncertain whether the Italian police will get another "donation" after this episode.
Facing a riot is probably never a pleasant situation for any cop - although I am pretty sure that the vehicles described here certainly help.
See how an angry mob can be stopped efficiently or even scared away when the police brings out the heavy material.
Internation APC International builds standard trucks but they also supplies the government and armed forces with special armored trucks. The police can use the APC truck that carries 10-12 officers in combat uniforms. The vehicle has run-flat tires and a automatic built-in window cleaning system that can remove paint and other substances thrown by the mob.
Talon Locomotors Riot Control This vehicle is complete with battering-ram (as demonstrated in the video), grenade launchers, anti-person gas (teargas), water cannon and run-flat tires.
It is an unique vehicle and there is only built 8 of them according to the vendor. It accommodates 14 officers. See Richard Hammond on YouTube demonstrates this special truck.
Czech Police Armoured Truck Based upon the Soviet BRDM-2 APC truck which is a 4x4 with 140bhp with a top speed of 62 mph (100km/h) . The weight is a staggering 7tonnes. Original built for combat but is nowadays used in some of the former eastern European countries by the police forces. Accomodates 4 police officers.
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