FHP is making highways safer with its newest police cruiser.
It's an idea first adopted by the Italian State Police Force in 2004 when Automobili Lamborghini donated one of its newest supercars to its dedicated police fleet. Not necessarily brought on to only catch superspeeders on the highway, the purpose-built Lamborghini police cars have evolved into versatile service vehicles for emergencies like organ deliveries. Today, the Florida Highway Patrol is embracing the same forward-thinking as it proudly debuts a C8 Chevrolet Corvette as part of its ever-growing fleet of police cars.
FHP took to its Instagram page this week to reveal its newest cruiser, a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray that was seized in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force and not purchased with state funds. The Corvette sports the same stealthy two-tone State Trooper livery and hidden emergency lights as all FHP vehicles, making highway speeders think twice when seeing a black C8 Stingray on the road. The interior has been upgraded with all the necessary support equipment needed for a daily FHP shift, plus some extra horsepower to end chases quicker.
The C8 Corvette Stingray packs a serious punch with its mid-engine configuration and naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LT2 V8, pushing out 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Stingray launches from 0 to 60 mph in just about 2.9 seconds. With a new C8 Corvette on the force and ready for educational outreach events, FHP is on the mission of keeping our roadways and highways safe.
Source: @florida_highway_patrol Instagram
