Which police vehicles around the world are the wildest—and most powerful—ever to wear a badge?
A police car has to be fast to catch anyone daring enough to make a run for it. But some departments go far beyond “fast.” In fact, a few law enforcement agencies around the world operate true automotive monsters—so powerful that officers need special training just to handle them safely. Here are 10 of the wildest police vehicles capable of chasing down just about anyone.
Oil-rich Dubai boasts one of the fastest police fleets in the world, and its crown jewel is the exclusive Bugatti Veyron. The hypercar can hit 253 mph and rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine produces 1,001 horsepower.
In reality, the Veyron isn’t used for high-speed pursuits through downtown Dubai. Instead, it serves primarily as a promotional and public-relations vehicle.
Back in the 1960s, high-speed chases in Rome featured one of the rarest and most elegant police cars ever built: the Ferrari 250 GTE. When Rome’s police department purchased two of them, only four specially selected officers were authorized to drive the cars.
The 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 produced 240 horsepower. The car became so legendary that some Roman criminals reportedly considered it an honor to be caught by a 250 GTE.
In 2008, Lamborghini donated a Gallardo LP560-4 to Italian police. Outfitted with weapon mounts and a video-recording system, the supercar also serves a lifesaving role: it transports donor organs for transplant and is equipped with a refrigerated compartment in the front trunk.
The LP560-4 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 202 mph. Its V10 engine delivers 602 horsepower.
Developed in 2007, the Caparo T1 RRV was envisioned as London’s fastest police vehicle. British firm Caparo Vehicle Technologies designed it to resemble a Formula 1 race car—an extreme concept meant to patrol Britain’s highways.
However, the project remained a prototype. After producing just 20 vehicles, the company went bankrupt.
The futuristic concept could hit 60 mph in 2.3 seconds. Its 3.5-liter V8 generated 575 horsepower and enabled a theoretical top speed of 205 mph.
Built by Briggs Automotive Company, the single-seat BAC Mono is truly one of a kind. Introduced into police service in 2017, it patrols the roads of the Isle of Man, where thousands of tourists gather annually for world-famous motorcycle races.
Producing 305 horsepower and weighing just 1,279 pounds, the BAC Mono reaches 170 mph and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
A high-performance Nissan GT-R was reportedly donated to the Tochigi Prefectural Police by a private individual. It was quickly converted into a full police vehicle with black-and-white livery and emergency lights.
Under the hood sits a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 565 horsepower and a top speed of 205 mph. Beyond patrolling highways, the GT-R also serves as a powerful public-relations tool aimed at inspiring young car enthusiasts.
The ultra-luxurious Lykan Hypersport helps enforce the law in Abu Dhabi. Built by W Motors and valued at around $3.4 million, the hypercar reflects Middle Eastern opulence: its LED headlights are embedded with diamonds, and its seats are stitched with gold thread. Only seven were ever produced, and one belongs to the police.
Its 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six produces 750 horsepower, launching the car from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 241 mph. It’s also one of the smartest police cars on the planet, equipped with advanced surveillance capable of tracking speed, reading license plates, and recognizing faces at high speed.
In 2017, Dubai police began training on the futuristic Hoversurf S3 hoverbike, a flying motorcycle designed to reach hard-to-access locations.
Weighing 256 pounds, the battery-powered craft can fly for up to 40 minutes. Equipped with triple-blade propellers, it reaches speeds of 60 mph at altitudes of about 16 feet above the ground. Compact enough to fit in a standard garage, it can take off from a typical parking space.
To keep up with the high-powered exotic cars owned by local elites, Dubai police added a Ferrari FF to their fleet in 2013. The four-seat supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Its 6.3-liter V12 produces 637 horsepower and delivers a top speed of 208 mph, making it one of the fastest four-seat police cars in the world.
Serving since 2013, the Aston Martin One-77 is one of the rarest vehicles in Dubai’s police fleet. Only 77 examples were ever built worldwide, and Dubai police secured one to help keep exotic hypercar owners in check.
Its 7.3-liter V12 produces 750 horsepower, enabling a 0–60 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 220 mph.