10. Chevrolet Camaro SS – Dubai Police (UAE)
In May 2013, Dubai Police added speed and
a sleek physique to its range of police vehicles; it took the form of a Chevrolet Camaro SS.
The United Arab Emirates is the first Middle Eastern country to feature a Camaro in its law enforcement fleet. Dubai police chief Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina said the Camaro SS is “the ideal car for Dubai Police as we look to upgrade our vehicles to meet the Emirates’ world-renowned standards in safety and security.”
The supercar accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). It’s powered by a 426 horsepower, 6.2L V8 engine and was namazines every year between 2009 and 2012. “We are confident that the Camaro’s ability to respond rapidly, by virtue of its high-performance V8 engine, coupled with its practical suitability for Dubai’s roads and ease of servicing, will make it an ideal patrol car for years to come,” explained Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, managing director of Al Ghandi Auto, General Motors’ Dubai Chevrolet dealer partner.
9. Cadillac CTS-V – Bloomfield Township Police Department (USA)
Thanks to local sergeant Noel Clason’s special relationship with General Motors, the Bloomfield Township Police Department has struck a deal with the automotive corporation that allows officers to use a variety of sports cars on a temporary basis. The Cadillac CTS-V pictured above joined the Bloomfield Hills fleet in 2009. These sleek high-performance vehicles are used in parades, classic car cruises, educational events, and to increase police presence in the community. “We’re very community-oriented, and this is a great way to help us interact with our residents,” says Clason. The car is powered by a 556 horsepower, 6.2L V8 engine and can go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. According to General Motors, its top speed is 163 mph (262 km/h). After the vehicles have spent around 30 days with the police force, they’re returned to General Motors.
8. Lexus IS-F – Humberside Police (UK)
Humberside Police in northern England bought this modified Lexus IS-F in July 2009. The car can go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of 168 mph (270 km/h), thanks to its 416 horsepower, 5.0L engine. The Lexus comes equipped with two high-tech radios, four cameras, and a computer platform that allows officers to access records and the national police database while on the road. According to Sergeant Mike Peck, the supercar is mainly used as a deterrent. However, the “command car” of the fleet’s Vehicle Crime Unit could also help the force run down drug dealers in high-powered sports cars, and it has been used to seize criminal assets, too. Peck says that the Lexus copes with the extra load of computer equipment without difficulty, and according to Humberside Police, it has extraordinary braking and handling ability.
7. Spyker C8 Spyder – Flevoland Police Department (Netherlands)
Police in the Dutch province of Flevoland must have been thrilled to bits when this Spyker C8 Spyder joined the force in October 2006. And the vehicle – which is outfitted with the local police colors and decked out with flashing police lights – doubtless scared the wits out of speed demons on Dutch roadways. The automobile was hand-built by Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker Cars and is powered by a 400 horsepower, Audi 4.2L V8 engine. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h). Although it isn’t clear whether the Flevoland Police Department used the supercar for high-speed pursuits or simply displayed it at parades and public events, it would have surely added a substantial amount of credibility to the force.
6. Audi R8 GTR – Polizei (Germany)
Police campaigns and events are bound to draw big crowds when the main attraction is this Audi R8 GTR. The car was tuned by German-based company ABT Sportsline and appeared at the 2011 Essen Motor Show. Tuning alterations included using carbon fiber parts to reduce weight, adding Recaro racing seats, a steel roll bar and police lights, and upping the horsepower of the car’s 5.2L V10 engine from 518 to 620. This supercar can zip from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds, and with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h), it could give fleeing criminals more than a run for their money. What’s more, although it was only used for show, the Audi may have dond for show, the Audi may have done more to encourage safety and proper tuning practices than if it were a regular patrol car.
