As the V8 Mercedes Benz SLS rolled off the loading bay and into the streets of Milan, heads turned as onlookers asked why a Dubai Police car had landed in Italy.
The AMG supercar is just one of an ever-growing fleet of luxury vehicles used by traffic officers to break down barriers and connect the public with Dubai Police.
The 315kph sports car joined the famous thousand mile race from Brescia to Rome, known as the Mille Miglia, on June 16 to mark the UAE’s hosting of a similar vintage car Emirates tour in December.
Supercars in the famous white and green of Dubai Police are often seen leading out national events, like Dubai Marathon, the UAE cycle tour or other parades and celebrations.Public engagement is at the heart of Dubai Police’s motives to expand their garage of luxury cars, and here is a top 10 list of the most eye-catching.
Mercedes-AMG GT63 S
When this V8 twin-turbocharged beast thunders into life, it certainly makes its presence known. The four-litre vehicle can hit 100kph in just three seconds, thanks to its nine-speed automatic gearbox and AMG-tuned all-wheel drive system. It will set you back a cool $161,000. (Dh592,000).
Maserati GranTurismo
This Italian classic allows traffic police to cruise the streets of Dubai in style, as well as comfort.
The four door coupé set a record for the most quickly developed car entering vehicle production. Just nine months after designers drew up their plans, the first GranTurismos were rolling off the production line in northern Italy. As one of only 28,805 vehicles produced, the Dubai Police model is sure to remain a classic.
Toyota 2021 GR Supra
Launched this year, the GR Supra is one of the most recent additions to the Dubai fleet. Described by Toyota as delivering a “powerful but pure” driving experience, the car can hit 100kph in only 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph.
At a mere $43,000 (Dh158,000), this Japanese-made thoroughbred is one of the more affordable cars in the Dubai Police fleet.
Bugatti Veyron
Described by some as the jewel in the crown of the Dubai Police stable, this supercar was designed in Germany but made in France.
It has an eyewatering top speed of about 407kph, making it the fastest vehicle in the fleet. It was named car of the decade by BBC driving programme Top Gear.
Bugatti’s Super Sport version of the Veyron is one of the fastest street-legal production cars in the world, with a top speed of 431.072kph.
This snarling hulk of a sports car is also one of the most valuable at about $2 million (Dh7.3million).
Mercedes-Benz G 63
The “G Wagon” has become a familiar sight on the streets of Dubai, and Dubai Police were quick to keep up with the trend, launching several of the twin turbo charged vehicles in 2020.
The 4-litre V8 mean machine looks ready for action, both on and off the road and despite its $200,000 (Dh735,000) price tag, is one of the most desirable sports utility vehicles on the market.
Aston Martin One-77
Another design classic, this limited edition model is at the higher end of the Dubai Police budget.
The British car from the marque synonymous with James Bond is certain to become a modern-day classic, as only 77 have been produced.
Aston Martin created a special factory staffed by 27 of the firm’s finest engineers to produce the exclusive One-77. The 7.3-litre V12 super car will set you back a cool $1.8 million (Dh6.6 million).
Lamborghini Aventador
Named after a Spanish fighting bull, the Aventador was initially limited to just 4,000 vehicles. Dubai Police were quick to snap up one of the V12 vehicles up and coat it in green and white.
Each of the eight carbon-fibre moulds used to create the sleek bodywork were limited to just 500 units each. A 2021 coupe model sells in Dubai for about Dh1.9 million.
Bentley Continental GT
Another cruiser in the Dubai Police fleet is the Bentley Continental. The GT has been in production since 2003. It was the first Bentley to employ mass production techniques when the company released the factory process to Volkswagen in 1998.
A huge six litre engine and top speed of 318kph ensures police can get where they need to be in style, and on time.
BMW i8
Another nod to the future is the BMW i8, a plug-in hybrid sports car which has become part of the growing electrified fleet at the disposal of the force.
First released in Germany in 2014, production of the roadster used in Dubai ceased in 2020.
Top speed is electronically limited to 250kph, although range is restricted with a single electric charge to just 37km, leaving it heavily reliant on traditional fuel.
McLaren MP4-12C
The carbon fibre car was the first road vehicle made by the British manufacturer since 1992 and has been at the disposal of Dubai Police since 2013. Not as fast as others in the authority’s garage, but it still packs a punch on the open road, with a top speed of around 200kph thanks to its twin-turbo charged V8 engine.
And one more still to come:
Tesla Cybertruck
This all-electric monster is one of the more unusual vehicles operated by Dubai Police.
As a battery-powered light duty vehicle, the environmentally friendly car has a range of up to 800km on a single charge and is no slouch, with the fastest model hitting 100kph in about 3 seconds.
Tesla developed the Cybertruck with an eye on reducing the number of fossil-fuel powered delivery trucks on the road.
Although slated for production by the end of 2021, Dubai Police tweeted a photo of one of the vehicles in its green and white colours to hint it will be added to operational vehicles.
