Police use cars almost as long as they have cars. Early police cars were nothing more than regular consumer versions with special badges. The police department later added radios and lights, but made little changes to the car. According to Car Buzz, the first police bag provided by the manufacturer came from Ford in 1950, and shortly afterwards other major Detroit companies followed suit. Since then, police cars have become faster and more powerful, equipped with a large number of high-tech equipment from computers to surveillance equipment.
For much of the past 60 years, police cars in the United States have been the most popular version of the large sedan , capable of comfortably carrying several passengers (or perpetrators) as well as additional equipment in the truck, such as weapons. Sometime in the 1980s, some departments saw the benefits of patrolling the highway with sports car , and manufacturers responded with a police version of their most popular express, offering some lucky police the opportunity to cruise in more fun places.
Around the world, a handful of very lucky police officers can patrol in cars that few of us would drive, let alone ride. While most departments must adhere to strict budgetary guidelines so that they do not anger taxpayers with unnecessary extravagance, - performance cars are often donated to departments for publicity while other vehicles are confiscated by criminals. Looking for the most interesting options around the world, we showcase the 10 most incredible police cars ever.
1. Bugatti Veyron
To be fair, the incredible list of cars in the Dubai police fleet could make most billionaires jealous. The time included in Ferrari , Porsche , Mercedes and McLaren is enough to be a standalone article, so we will include the most incredible team: the Bugatti Veyron. Although it was later surpassed by Chiron, it used to be the most incredible car in the world, with a huge W16 engine and four turbochargers that can output over 1,000 horsepower. It is largely gorgeous and luxurious.
top speed over 200 miles per hour, police Veyron in this small Arab country to catch up with speeders, but it is not really used for such tasks. According to US Cable News Network , Dubai police mainly use their Veyron to perform travel missions. And it is not to capture tourists for crimes, but to promote the city itself. Another purpose is to make the police appear more approachable, friendly and helpful. The police welcome tourists to ask questions and take photos with the car. It has boosted the city’s reputation and is expected to attract more tourists ready to spend local currency on tourist dollars or dirhams.
2. Ford Mustang SSP
By 1982, police had long been known for hunting down bad guys using cars powered by large V8 engines. Police parcels are common orders for police departments, and "police cars" are familiar sights for all citizens who do not live in caves. However, the California Highway Patrol began using a different V8-powered car to post citations, Ford Mustang . Ford has provided Mustang with special service packages or SSPs since 1982, and by the end of the program in 1993 (via MotorTrend) sold more than 15,000 units. Since the task of CHP is primarily accusing drivers of violations rather than arresting criminals, a small car with two doors is an acceptable patrol car , especially when it can catch the speeder faster.
While these Mustangs took years to control highway traffic, some of them were called to perform one of the most interesting tasks. But the appearance of black and white Mustang caught the attention of a U.S. Air Force officer who worked with the U-2 spy plane program. Because the aircraft flying high altitude is of extraordinary size, the pilot needs the help of other eyes on the ground to properly maneuver the aircraft for safe takeoff and landing. Air Force pilots have long used powerful V8 American cars to complete the task, but the Mustang seems to be well prepared for the task.So the U.S. Air Force ordered 19 SSP Mustangs to perform reconnaissance missions for the U-2 between 1986 and 1991, and when the car was retired, some lucky soldiers were purchased.
3. Chevrolet Camaro B4C
In order not to be surpassed by competitor Ford, Chevrolet launched the 1991 Camaro B4C police car set, which improved the police car game. Equipped with legendary tuning ports injected into small pieces of Chevrolet V8, the B4C provides patrol missions for the state troopers until 2002, when the Camaro line was fully retired...for the time being. According to Zero 260, Special Police Camaros has made numerous upgrades including anti-roll bars, brakes, high-output alternator for additional lights and radios, and standalone coolers for engines, transmissions and power steering. The final upgrade is a speedometer with a top speed of 145 mph.
Hemmings lists a device purchased in Florida in 2021, which mentions the aforementioned upgrade. The service pack is basically the same as the Z28, but is still marked as RS. Added to non-Z28 upgrades, such as shotgun stands and radar detectors, are also mentioned. The cars in the later model year were quite fast and might not be a welcome sight for lead-leg drivers in the 90s.
5.Doge Monaco
This is not a car that has actually served in police duties, but it is so iconic that it is right to include it. The 1980 John Landis classic tells the story of Jake and Elwood Blues, played by John Belushi and Dan Akroyd, who seek to raise funds to save the orphanage from imminent destruction, which contains some of the craziest chase scenes and the most destroyed cars films of all time, according to the Automobile Authority. The Dodge Monaco police car, also known as the "Bruce Brothers" Bruce Mobile, is a worn-out sedan—with a giant speaker installed on the roof—is destroyed, beaten and completely destroyed throughout the movie.
The chase scene that ended through Chicago involved 60 Illinois police cars, 17 ambulances, 42 Chicago police cars, four Sherman tanks and hundreds of police officers. Throughout the film, 13 Monaco police cars were used to replace Bluesmobile and gave way to one of the most memorable lines in the film. Sitting in the car to assess whether they were ready to start the journey, Elwood declared to the car: "It has a police motor, a 440 cubic inch factory. It has police tires, police suspension, police shock absorbers. This is a model made before catalysis. "It may not have seen official business, but it is still an incredible police car.
6. Dodge Challenger Hellcat
They say everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently, this includes the police's horsepower rating. In October 2022, the Texas Highway Patrol purchased the 1,080-horsepower 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat to increase its fleet. The purpose of buying and using this car is to warn street racers because it travels nearly faster than all other cars on Texas highways and is awarded the department due to highly dangerous street racers.
According to The Drive, the Texas Highway Patrol found Challenger and another vehicle on the West Highway of Interstate 10, trying to catch up and pull the vehicle over. When the speed reached 160 mph, as the speed became very dangerous, the police chose to stop the pursuit and instead track the vehicle from the air. The driver was arrested when the car was out of gas and he ran away on foot. The result of his reckless behavior was the award of the car to the Texas Department of Public Safety, among other punitive measures. Now the car can serve on the highway, and its story will be a cautionary tale. The moral of the story is, don't mess with Texas .
7. Lamborghini Hulacan
Unlike highways, the speed of Italian peers Autostrada is indeed limited.Although Italians are known for driving wildly and ignoring speed limits, they are actually strictly enforced. While most Italian police have to use various small Fiat and alfas, the Italian National Police Force owns at least one Lamborghini. It began in 2004 when Lamborghini donated a 2004 Gallardo LP560-4 to the state police, according to Car Scoops. This is done to enable Sant'Agata Bolognese to maintain a rapport with law enforcement.
Gallardo is so popular with the police and the public that Lamborghini replaced it with another car in 2009, this time Huracan. 30 lucky polizia drove Huracan, all of whom received special guidance from Lamborghini before they were certified to drive a car patrol. In order to increase goodwill and public awareness, in 2020, Rambo in police uniforms was used to transport kidneys from Padua to Rome , completing 300 miles in just two hours. It can be helpful to make yourself like the law from time to time when you develop products that enable citizens to break speed limits and every good judgment.
8.Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
Due to a strange quirk in history and law, Italy has two official police forces. One is the state police, or polizia, and the other is a branch of the army, carabinieri. Although they all have law enforcement responsibilities, their tasks vary and their internal structures vary. According to the BBC, the history of the military police was earlier than that of the Italian Republic and has a history of two centuries. In short, the main difference is that police take action to safeguard civil order among citizens, while gendarmerie takes action to protect national security interests. While some interests overlap, the police department may arrest the head of the criminal group, while the gendarmerie may arrest terrorist suspects.
Whatever their responsibilities, having fast traffic to deal with crime and emergencies can often help. To facilitate this response, in 2021, Alfa Romeo worked with the gendarmerie to provide 1,770 units for officers to use on the battlefield. They are called Radiomobile 2.0 and come with a 2.0 turbocharged gas engine with 200 horsepower and an eight-speed transmission. They are also equipped with shatterproof windows, emergency lights and weapon stands. While they aren't as fast as Huracan, they have nearly 2,000 units available, which will ultimately make them more useful.
9.BAC Mono
Although Isle of Man is the British royal dependent of Irish sea , covering only 227 square miles and a population of less than 90,000, it still requires police. Paved roads are less than 1,000 miles, but they are the venue for the Isle of Man TT, one of the longest-running motorcycle races in the world. But besides taking part in officially recognized events, Isle of Man people need to stay below speed limits, or they may find themselves stopped by BAC Mono in the official police uniform.
Mono is a daily track car with a similar appearance to what you see in F1 racing . According to the company, Briggs Motor Company is a manufacturer based in Liverpool , specializing in small road vehicles designed for the track. The Mono’s 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine is hand-built and extremely lightweight, producing over 300 horsepower and speeds it up to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, with a top speed of 170. It's very fast. Car Throttle told us that the Isle of Man police donated one to them. While this is a publicity move by the small company, the vehicle is used for regular patrols and publicity tools to encourage safe driving. If you find yourself driving on the island, it is unwise to try to get above this car. You won't succeed.
10.Salin Mustang
Steve Saleen is a successful racer who successfully transformed his passion for racing into a lucrative business.Since the 1980s, Saleen has established a business that revamps the new Mustang and performs performance improvements to the engine and body, and markets them as Saleen Mustangs (via CJ Pony Parts). Saleen Mustangs are popular performance variants, similar to the new millennium Roush and Shelby cars. Recently, Saleen has been modifying cars from other brands and has launched a boutique supercar called the S1. Saleen means performance to people familiar with the matter.
Steve grew up in Southern California , which is also his business location. According to the company's official website, like other manufacturers before him, he donated a highly modified Mustang to the Riverside Police Department in 2017. The car was modified with a twin-screw supercharger and adjusted by Saleen to generate a strong power of 730 horsepower. It also comes with all standard police equipment, such as a full set of emergency lighting. Although the vehicle is fully equipped to combat crime, its main purpose is to support and raise awareness and funding of the Officer Assistance Fund, which helps the families of police officers who died in the line of duty. Anyway, only officers trained to use the vehicle can drive it, and Saleen is providing dedicated driving guidance at its headquarters.
11. Chevrolet Biscan
Chevrolet launched the Biscan model in 1958 and was discontinued in 1972 (according to Conceptcarz.com). It was sold as a full-size car that was more affordable than the Bel Air, and most Biscans are lean cars with few (if any) addition options. This is also the first car Chevrolet has provided as a fleet of police cars. As a more affordable model, it's a great option, with a powerful 348 cubic-inch V8 engine that's plenty of power to sprint the car at an impressive 135 mph (via Jalopnik). An affordable car with large space and good performance is the best combination of police officers of that era.
Although no officers patrolled in it today, the Santa Cruz Police Department has a perfectly restored 1961 Biscan painted with era-correct blue paint and displays lights, radios and department badges on the door. According to the official Santa Cruz Police Department blog, the old Biscan was used for public events to connect with the community and won the first place in the 2015 Emergency Vehicle Show, which the department seems to be very proud of. Another 2013 article showed that the department visited residents of an elderly center who had the honor of riding on a cruiser and likely brought back their own memories—though there is no guarantee that all of them would be wonderful.
