New Police car

The G6ET Spot · 01-02-2007, 09:05 PM

I thought that I had seen everything that the police could throw at us, in the way of patrol cars.That was until today when I drove past the police vehicle centre at Wetherill Park.To my surprise sitting in the front was a Lotus Elise in full police livery,lights and all.It certainly stood out like the proverbial, being bright yellow in colour you can't miss it.Didn't look half bad either.So all the people in Sydney,you have been warned.

pertuan · 01-02-2007, 09:30 PM

Pics!!! We need pics!!!

The G6ET Spot · 01-02-2007, 09:45 PM

Unfortunately didn't have my camera and my phone aren't worth jack****. Will try and get some though.

pertuan · 01-02-2007, 10:02 PM

Cool mate. Sorry about the exclaimations. lol. I went visual on the image of an Elise as a cop car and got alittle excited. :P

Danny · 01-02-2007, 10:13 PM

I've heard of a 300C cop car in Victoria... Pimpin cops hey?

0xyg3n · 01-02-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

I've heard of a 300C cop car in Victoria... Pimpin cops hey?

Ive seen that car before it didnot look anything special lol.

BA_Turbs · 01-02-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

I've heard of a 300C cop car in Victoria... Pimpin cops hey?

There is. It is provided free for a certain amount of time by Chrysler. Victoria Police would not actually pay to have it. It's like the Saab, the BMW convertible and the HSV Coupe, all free as a promo exercise for the car builder.

Steffo · 01-02-2007, 10:15 PM

Elise cop car? Makes it the fastest car the NSW Police have.

rodderz · 01-02-2007, 10:27 PM

I drove one of these things a few years back, not overly fast in a straight line, but jeez they're a hoot around corners. It's like a gokart of the road, you can throw it around roundabouts and tight corners

Only dramas is you need a certificate in yoga to get in the thing

Steffo · 01-02-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

I drove one of these things a few years back, not overly fast in a straight line, but jeez they're a hoot around corners. It's like a gokart of the road, you can throw it around roundabouts and tight corners

Only dramas is you need a certificate in yoga to get in the thing

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/L...04/Elise_111R/

The current models with the 141kW 1.8litre Toyota engine have enough power to slaughter any FPV except a Typhoon and any HSV except a VE in a straight line. They're also faster then Evo's and STi's. Makes this the fastest police car ever used in Australia as far as I know.

I FluXx I · 02-02-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/L...04/Elise_111R/

The current models with the 141kW 1.8litre Toyota engine have enough power to slaughter any FPV except a Typhoon and any HSV except a VE in a straight line. They're also faster then Evo's and STi's. Makes this the fastest police car ever used in Australia as far as I know.

Is it just me or do others think that the interior in that thing is ugly?

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rodderz · 02-02-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by I FluXx I

Is it just me or do others think that the interior in that thing is ugly?

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The one I was in was like a billy kart. You were virtually sitting inside a sheetmetal box with all the rivets and bolts visible along all the seams and joins. No carpet or the like, the only bit that looked finished was the simple dash and stereo area

Wasnt built for comfort though, would of been good to punt around a racetrack. Stuffed if i know where the coppers find a place to put the radio & equipment

OXR60W · 02-02-2007, 12:31 AM

Theres also a Audi at Wetherill Park, they must be special.

NC_GHIA · 02-02-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/L...04/Elise_111R/

The current models with the 141kW 1.8litre Toyota engine have enough power to slaughter any FPV except a Typhoon and any HSV except a VE in a straight line. They're also faster then Evo's and STi's. Makes this the fastest police car ever used in Australia as far as I know.

What about the XY cop cars? or the INTERCEPTOR(for all the mad max fans)

MRJUCY · 01-02-2007, 10:52 PM

Yes but he did say a few years ago which means quarters a smidge under 15 seconds & a top speed of around 200. This is the fast one is the Exige S with the supercharger (in acceleration at least anyway) but I think it's a shame the Toyota engined cars are so much heavier then the originals.

Steffo · 02-02-2007, 12:03 AM

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Yes but he did say a few years ago which means quarters a smidge under 15 seconds & a top speed of around 200. This is the fast one is the Exige S with the supercharger (in acceleration at least anyway) but I think it's a shame the Toyota engined cars are so much heavier then the originals.

Uhm, even the first Elise, which had an 88kW 1.8litre Rover K-Series engine, was capable of 13's in the 1/4 mile, mid-high. There's never been an Elise as slow as what you're talking about.

Four or five years ago would be powered by the K-Series 1.8 but at around 116kW, which means consistant 13.5s. Not as fast as the 2ZZ-GE Toyota motor, but still able to hose most V8 Aussie sedans. With 116kW. Ah the joys of power/weight....

MRJUCY · 02-02-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Uhm, even the first Elise, which had an 88kW 1.8litre Rover K-Series engine, was capable of 13's in the 1/4 mile, mid-high. There's never been an Elise as slow as what you're talking about.

Nope they're lucky to meek out high 14s the factory somewhat optimistically stated 14.7, high 13s is pure fantasy for the early models even taking into account the Toymotor powered ones are about 50% heavier then them.

MITCHAY · 02-02-2007, 09:08 AM

I'd like to see how they go driving them. Close ratios and manual. You have to be quick on your toes whilst concentrating on chasing someone down.

**DJM83** · 04-02-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Uhm, even the first Elise, which had an 88kW 1.8litre Rover K-Series engine, was capable of 13's in the 1/4 mile, mid-high. There's never been an Elise as slow as what you're talking about.

Four or five years ago would be powered by the K-Series 1.8 but at around 116kW, which means consistant 13.5s. Not as fast as the 2ZZ-GE Toyota motor, but still able to hose most V8 Aussie sedans. With 116kW. Ah the joys of power/weight....

Beh, i still know what id rather be driving

rodderz · 01-02-2007, 11:13 PM

Yes the one I meant would of been around 4-5 years ago, little n/a 4 banger, cant remember the engine size or kw's though

TUF514 · 02-02-2007, 12:06 AM

its great knowing where my 40 grands in taxes per annum is going.

what could the cops do with an elise?

they certainly cant carry any criminals in the back.

Steffo · 02-02-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TUF514

its great knowing where my 40 grands in taxes per annum is going.

what could the cops do with an elise?

they certainly cant carry any criminals in the back.

Could chase alot of cars down though.

Other then that... they can have fun... lol

TUF514 · 02-02-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Could chase alot of cars down though.

Other then that... they can have fun... lol

well i for 1 dont think its funny.

id rather see my taxes being spent on more jails so they can actually do some police work and make this country a safe place!

**ebxr8240** · 02-02-2007, 12:10 AM

No matter how fast they are.. They are NEVER doing to run an Australian car of the road!!! ..If the driver's crazy enough?

Steffo · 02-02-2007, 12:44 AM

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No matter how fast they are.. They are NEVER doing to run an Australian car of the road!!! ..If the driver's crazy enough?

Even then... there's not much 700kg of aluminium, fibreglass, carbon fibre and plastic is going to do to 1700kg of steel and plastic.

Dave_au · 02-02-2007, 12:53 AM

You guys do realise that it's a lotus PR stunt - and in no way an actual pursuit car?

Its probably used for the Police Citizen's Youth Club.

Jayden · 02-02-2007, 02:07 AM

i remember looking at a cop car site ages ago, this isnt the same one but still some interesting stuff on here.

http://www.inthejob.com/

the elise would be a promo, ive seen photos of vipers mustangs etc before. not sure what the point of it all is.

blackers10 · 02-02-2007, 02:34 AM

in QLD we have F6 Typhoons as highway patrol at the moment
replaced the VX Monaros they had before

so fastest car the police actually USE would be in QLD

Steffo · 02-02-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blackers10

in QLD we have F6 Typhoons as highway patrol at the moment
replaced the VX Monaros they had before

so fastest car the police actually USE would be in QLD

Make that the fastest car police have ever used in Australia.

HLC · 02-02-2007, 09:47 AM

wetherill park/out that way always seen to have the best cop cars :(