Police get to grips with the Audi RS 6
If you are a firm believer in the police being given the best automotive engineering advancements to help them with their fight against crime then you may be interested to hear the latest development.
The Association of Police Chief Officers (APCO) has revealed that the 155 mph Audi RS 6 Avant is their latest weapon in frontline provision of the association’s Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVICS) and, according to Fleet News, has been billed as "Britain’s most powerful police car".
You may already be aware, if you are working in an automotive engineering career, that the car can go from nought to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and has quattro-permanent four-wheel drive, as well as Dynamic Ride Control hydraulic damping so drivers can be composed and in full control at speed.
Speaking to the resource, detective chief inspector Paul Lambotte from AVICS says: "Audi has a tradition in taking security seriously and has won many awards.
"It is the only manufacturer to take a further step to support UK policing by supplying vehicles to us on a partnership basis. This vehicle will make a real difference to our operational activity."
Audi recently got its hands on the Company Car of the Year trophy at the 2009 Fleet News Awards and was also given a nod in the Best Large Premium Car category.
"The Audi A4 was a clear winner with Fleet News readers. They obviously agree with the awards’ judging panel, recognising the A4’s talents," states the resource’s panel.
Written by Rachel Watson.
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