The most stylish police vehicles ever

If Porsche 911s, Audi R8s, or Honda NSXs were on the roads, how much more thrilling would they be? Alternatively, how about a supercar like the recently launched Ferrari 458 Italia in the Czech Republic?

Take a look at them because, believe it or not, the police have used each of these vehicles—along with many more—in some capacity. The police car at the top of our list is the one we consider to be the most fascinating police car ever used. As usual, we only include vehicles for which we have solid grounds to believe they've served in the military.

First Land Rover 110 (Britain)

The original Land Rover, known as the "Defender" starting in 1990, used to be a familiar sight on the highways of Britain and other countries. They excelled in the snow and were ideal for removing wrecked automobiles off the road. They were gradually superseded by more up-to-date 4x4s, including those built by Land Rover, and are now all but extinct.

However, we wager that the newly introduced tough new Defender would be ideal for a comeback to the police force.

Second-generation Ford Zephyr Farnham Estate (Britain)

When the M1 "motorway" (freeway) in Britain opened in 1959, the police immediately sent the powerful six-cylinder Ford Zephyr to assist in policing it. But there was a problem: the sedan was too small to hold all the necessary signs, cones, and equipment, so it dispatched a number of them to a waggon conversion expert in Farnham. They were painted white, which was a rather rare choice at the time, to serve as a visual warning to reckless driving.

There were a lot of them since the M1 had no speed restrictions until December 1965, when the 70 mph limit was put in place for all British motorways.

Third.  Land Rover Discovery (Britain)

Why is this Discovery noteworthy since they were a fairly regular sight on British roads in their day? Nevertheless, when Land Rover unveiled the then-new Discovery to the media in Plymouth, England, in 1989, it also organized an intriguing event on a nearby historic railway line where they showcased the new SUV's capabilities—in police-specified form, no less—by witnessing it tow four train carriages weighing a combined total of about 88,000 lb each.

Four.  Holden Commodore SV6 (Australia)

We can't help but appreciate any police agency that utilizes a 3.6-liter V6-powered vehicle as its standard police cruiser. For decades, the Commodore was one of the most well-known and often-used police cars in Australia. This engine, which produced 286 HP, was also used in the Cadillac CTS. The last Commodore generation was imported to the US and sold there as the Chevrolet SS.

Sadly, this 2016 model is one of the last in the series when GM shut down its Australian production in 2017. Since all the other domestic auto factories have likewise shut down and are having fun picking alternatives, its cops will now have to rely on imports.

Five. Lenco Bearcat (Canada)

Since 1981, Lenco, a Massachusetts-based armoured vehicle manufacturer, has produced the Bearcat, which was created in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau. It is based on a Ford F-550 Super Duty, weighs a substantial 17,550 lbs, and can endure automatic weapon fire. As a result, it really requires its 440 HP 6.7-liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesel to move about.

The truck is used by SWAT-style teams all around North America, notably the tactical unit of Ottawa police, as shown in the illustration. Police in Australia, Brazil, and the Netherlands are among the other users. It is also used by the US Army, Navy, and Air Force. Depending on the equipment, they might cost anywhere between $200,000 and $300,000.

Six. The Vauxhall Senator (Britain)

Beginning in 1987, the Rover SD1 had competition from the beautifully beastly Vauxhall Senator, which was marketed as an Opel in Europe, for the hearts of all British policemen and women. The vehicle, however, truly found its niche in 1989 with the release of a new model equipped with a 24-valve 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing 204 HP.

Since the huge Vauxhall died in 1993 and wasn't replaced, a casualty of the move toward premium badging for executive-sized vehicles, it was regarded highly by highway police for its sure-footed driving and spacious trunk, which was ideal for transporting cones and temporary signage.

Seven. Hindustan Ambassador (India)

When Morris ran out of demand for its Oxford model on the British market, it shipped the entire tooling assembly to India. There, it enjoyed a remarkable second life as the nation's first home-built car and rose to become the most popular family vehicle, in addition to serving other purposes like a taxi. Naturally, the local cops also devoured it. The Indian government is said to have purchased 15% or so of the entire output during the course of its existence.

Although it was far from the best in terms of comfort, speed, and refinement, it was quite durable and, given its ubiquity, it was simple to get repair services and replacement components when necessary. From 1958 until 2014, the Ambassador was in production.

Eight. Ford Police Interceptor Utility (USA)

You may wonder why this common police car is intriguing. The fact that American police agencies are moving away from the classic huge sedans that people have grown to know, love, and dread in favour of the SUVs that are becoming more and more popular with civilian motorists also represents a significant shift. The cars are more fuel-efficient than ever thanks to Ecoboost V6 engines, which now now come with a hybrid option. They also have good handling and stability at high speeds.

Ford claims that their police car is the only one in the whole world to pass the 75 mph rear impact accident test.

Nine. Ford Crown Victoria (US)

How is the stereotypical US police vehicle ever considered cool? We believe it is because of the vehicle's classic body-on-frame design, powerful V8, and the three-year restriction that only police departments were allowed to purchase them at the end of their useful lives. It's unfortunate to say, but today's police cars like the Explorer have almost fully supplanted the Crown Vic.

Ten. Skoda Yeti (Czech Republic)

Skoda was founded in the Czech Republic, thus it makes sense that the nation use its vehicles in law enforcement. One of its trendiest cars has long been the Yeti small SUV; in addition to being unique in appearance, it is also highly functional, which the police are likely to find appealing.