.: Dubai police get a 700bhp Lamborghini Aventador

Dubai remains a city known for its wealth; built off the back of the oil industry, it now flourishes in tourism, real estate, and financial services. All that cash floating around evidently means one thing: lawbreakers drive highly expensive, fast cars. So, in response, the Dubai Police Department added an even faster car to its fleet – a 700-hp Lamborghini Aventador. No word on which lucky Dubai cop gets to pilot the beastly machine, nor if they require special driver training. One thing's for sure, applications to become a cop would be at an all-time high now. Also take a look at the exotic police cars from around the world.

The latest addition to the glamorous possessions of the Dubai Police is a slick white-and-green Lamborghini Aventador. The announcement was made through the force’s twitter feed, @DubaiPoliceHQ.

According to recent police figures, 15% of traffic fines issued in Dubai every day are for driving at speeds in excess of 130 m.p.h., reported Sky News.

The Aventador can hits speeds of up to 216 m.p.h.

Dubai Police had recently added a Chevrolet Camaro SS to their fleet for “highway patrol” duties. The Camaro SS is motivated by a 6.2-liter V8 and has a top speed of 253 kmph.

In 2004 Lamborghini handed over two Gallardo LP560-4s to the Roman State Polizia. One of them was crashed recently and the other one still doing the rounds.

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Netherlands is on the list too as Spyker created a C8 Spyder supercar for the Frevoland Police.

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Decked out in German Polizei decals, this is only a concept police car. Unveiled in 2011 Essen Motor Show, this police car is based on the ABT R8 GTR vehicle, which is a modified version of Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI quattro. It includes increased engine power to 620 PS and 550 Nm, 19-inch wheels with Hankook 235/35 Z19 and HA 305/30 Z19 tires, ceramic brake pads, stainless steel sport exhaust system et al.

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