This may sound funny but it’s true. The German cops are assigned a new vehicle. Before you assume its a Pagani or a Caparo, let me tell you this one has only three wheels and no superchargers. I doubt even if it has a steering wheel.
Italian CV manufacturer Piaggio has granted the Mettmann police department with a Piaggio APE. Piaggio say it has a 9.5 hp powerful engine and is capable of running at 60 km/hr.
In India this vehicle is often seen in the rural areas loaded with 10 to 12 people running at 20 km/hr or in cities it’s often seen more as an obstruction.
Maybe to haul vegetables and milk from the market to the police HQ canteen? That’s what we thought too!
Piaggio Ape powerful police vehicle Image Gallery
Some of the other busy cites in Europe have emergency vehicles like the Porsche 911 and the Lamborghini Gallardo if a dangerous situations come about and the suspect is in control of a powerful vehicle that the regular police cars cant keep up with. The horsepower ratings of such special vehicles range anywhere from 560 hp to 700 hp.
But the cops in the district of Mettmann are not that lucky .
A 218 cc engine driven at 9.5hp helps the Ape to achieve max speed of 60 km/hr. And if the vehicle is loaded more than 700 kgs you could achieve that speed only when driving downhill.
I hope Piaggio APE is at least able to catch some pickpocketers in the city.
Source – Auto Bild
Piaggio Ape offers high levels of fuel efficiency and mileage without compromising on power. In fact, this vehicle is an amalgam of power and mileage that is unique in its category. Engineered for higher ground clearance and all-terrain capability, the Piaggio takes the toughest road conditions in its stride. Its stability and road grip are further enhanced by its wide and big radial tires.
And all this comes with sleek contemporary Italian styling and car-like comfort offered by its plus interiors.
With this model it will continue to retain its market leadership.
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Guys,
Check out the “Berufsinfo” sticker. This is an advertising vehicle for recruitment purposes, not for chasing crooks…
Adam
don’t know about me but the criminals will definitely run faster then the APE, and the vehicle should serve the purpose which i don’t think APE will be doing well.
Will you run faster then this?