Upholding law and order is no easy task.
Just ask your local police officers. Putting their life on the line for the safety of the many is one courageous occupation that is not for the faint heart. From catching a petty thief to solving high profile crimes like busting a drug den, police officers need the right equipment and the trusty automobile to catch these lawbreakers before they plot their next crime.
If you think fast cars are merely for the Formula 1 race track, then you haven’t seen the world’s fastest police cars that will definitely catch the crook in no time.
Catching criminals has gotten a lot more glamorous for some police forces around the world.
Catching criminals has gotten a lot more glamorous for some police forces around the world.
DUBAI:
1) Bugatti Veyron:
The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engined supercar, designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. The current Super Sport version of the Veyron is recognized by Guinness World Records as the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a top speed of 430.9 km/h (267.7 mph). So It seems the Dubai Police is one formidable force in the world.
Cost: $1,600,000
Top speed: 252 mph (406 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.5 seconds
Engine size: 8.0
Horsepower: 1,001 HP
Fuel economy: 8 city/15 highway mpg
Top speed: 252 mph (406 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.5 seconds
Engine size: 8.0
Horsepower: 1,001 HP
Fuel economy: 8 city/15 highway mpg
2) Aston Martin One-77:
In May 2013, Dubai Police spent $2 million on the Aston Martin One-77 pictured above. The car is extremely rare, with only 77 models existing worldwide. What makes this vehicle rarer still is the fact that it’s one of only seven in the Q-Series. It’s powered by a 7.3 liter, V12 engine and reaches a top speed of 220 mph (354 km/h). Moreover, since it’s able to go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in a mere 3.5 seconds, this supercar could be put to good use in cracking down on speeding, Illegal road races, stunt driving.
Cost: $2,000,000
Top speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.5 seconds
Engine size: 7.3L
Horsepower: 750 HP
Fuel economy: 9 city/14 highway mpg
Top speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.5 seconds
Engine size: 7.3L
Horsepower: 750 HP
Fuel economy: 9 city/14 highway mpg
3) Lamborghini Aventador LP 700:
In April 2013, this Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 became the crown jewel of Dubai Police’s supercar-studded fleet of crime-preventing vehicles. This super quick machine has an official top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h) and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.9 seconds.
Cost: $450,000
Top speed: 217 mph (350 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.9 seconds
Engine size: 6.5L
Horsepower: 700 HP
Top speed: 217 mph (350 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.9 seconds
Engine size: 6.5L
Horsepower: 700 HP
Fuel economy: 11 city/17 highway mpg
4) Ferrari FF:
The Ferrari, which was added to the fleet in April 2013, can fly down Dubai’s roadways at 208 mph (335 km/h) and goes from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds. The FF is one of a handful of super cars used by the Dubai PD. However, this particular car is driven exclusively by female officers.
Cost: $300,000
Top speed: 208 mph (335 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.7 seconds
Engine size: 6.3L
Horsepower: 651 HP
Fuel economy: 11 city/16 highway mpg
Top speed: 208 mph (335 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.7 seconds
Engine size: 6.3L
Horsepower: 651 HP
Fuel economy: 11 city/16 highway mpg
5) Brabus G63 AMG:
The Dubai police force has just given us a new reason to get arrested – it’s added a Brabus-tuned G63 AMG to its fleet. The 690bhp B637 “700 Widestar” is the latest lump of exotica the Emirati rozzers can tool around in. And with a top speed of 186mph, 0-60mph time of 4.9 seconds and a roster of off-road credentials, it’ll be able to bring many deserty high-speed pursuits to a close.
Cost: $250,000
Top speed: 186 mph (300 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.9 seconds
Engine size: 5.5L
Horsepower: 700 HP
Fuel economy: 12 city/14 highway mpg
Top speed: 186 mph (300 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.9 seconds
Engine size: 5.5L
Horsepower: 700 HP
Fuel economy: 12 city/14 highway mpg
GERMANY:
1) Brabus Rocket:
Tricked out in full police garb, complete with flashing lights and Polizei markings, this superb Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class machine is a beauty to behold and a beast on the road. Unfortunately for German police, however, the Rocket won’t be patrolling the streets. The vehicle became the face of German Secretary of Transportation. With a top speed of 225 mph (362 km/h) and the ability to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, the Brabus Rocket certainly lives up to its name. Although it would be even cooler to have this supercar out catching criminals on German roadways, perhaps its $550,000 price tag.
Cost: $550,000
Top speed: 225 mph (362 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.2 seconds
Engine size: 5.5L
Horsepower: 720 HP
Fuel economy: 11 city/16 highway mpg
Top speed: 225 mph (362 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.2 seconds
Engine size: 5.5L
Horsepower: 720 HP
Fuel economy: 11 city/16 highway mpg
2) Audi R8 GTR:
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. 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.
Cost: $400,000
Top speed: 202 mph (325 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.2 seconds
Engine size: 5.2L
Horsepower: 620 HP
Fuel economy: 10 city/13.5 highway mpg
Top speed: 202 mph (325 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.2 seconds
Engine size: 5.2L
Horsepower: 620 HP
Fuel economy: 10 city/13.5 highway mpg
ITALY:
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560:
The Italian police are one lucky police force as their latest police car was donated by the Lamborghini company as an anniversary gift for the department back in 2004. The Gallardo LP560-4 can reach a a top speed of 203 miles per hour, and a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds. It uses a 5.2-liter V10 engine to produce 560 horsepower, giving some bite to the Italian police’s road presence.
Cost: $250,000
Top speed: 203 mph (327 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.7 seconds
Engine size: 5.2L
Horsepower: 560 HP
Fuel economy: 13 city/16 highway mpg
Top speed: 203 mph (327 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.7 seconds
Engine size: 5.2L
Horsepower: 560 HP
Fuel economy: 13 city/16 highway mpg
NETHERLANDS:
Spyker C8 Spyder:
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).
Cost: $250,000
Top speed: 190 mph (310 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.5 seconds
Engine size: 4.2L
Horsepower: 400 HP
Fuel economy: 13 city/18 highway mpg
Top speed: 190 mph (310 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.5 seconds
Engine size: 4.2L
Horsepower: 400 HP
Fuel economy: 13 city/18 highway mpg
UNITED KINGDOM:
1) Ariel Atom:
Widely used in the UK, this is the one of the world’s most unique police cars. The Ariel Atom can hit a top speed of 168 miles per hour and get to 60 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds.
Cost: $250,000
Top speed: 168 mph (271 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.5 seconds
Engine size: 3.5 L
Horsepower: 350 HP
Top speed: 168 mph (271 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 2.5 seconds
Engine size: 3.5 L
Horsepower: 350 HP
2) Lexus IS-F:
The Lexus IS-F was specially built to help policemen in the UK to tackle citizen’s speeding habits. It has a top speed of 168 miles per hour and is capable of keeping up with most other cars. Used in northern England by the Humberside Police, this 416 horsepower beast is mostly used as a deterrent but it can also be used to chase crooks.
Cost: $150,000
Top speed: 168 mph (271 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.7 seconds
Engine size: 5 L
Horsepower: 416 HP
Fuel economy: 16 city/20 highway mpg
Top speed: 168 mph (271 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.7 seconds
Engine size: 5 L
Horsepower: 416 HP
Fuel economy: 16 city/20 highway mpg




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