oneshot 155 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Central police motorway group have an Evora in their fleet! Featured on our local news last night. Midlands today if you don't want to be bored watching the other items (although there is an interesting article about the police lorry used on the motorways) then skip to 14:15 where they go live to the Central motorway police unit (incidentally about 1 mile from where I work!) and the Evora Intro bu Suzanne "Looks like it should be on a racetrack" Quote Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,391 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 For our 'out of town' friends Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
bingoking 268 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 But does it have winter tyres? Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
comem47 242 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 First off I can't view the video in the US. I'm a bit surprised about the purchase unless Group is cutting the Police a special deal. In the US there are few performance pursuit vehicles (mostly hopped up Mustangs that would not come anywhere near the cost of an Evora)and mostly the vehicles are a fleet purchase of Ford Crown Victorias (modified to Police spec, but stripped down and still go very well ). Parts are cheap and available everywhere. Especially in these economic times. I'm curious, what is the "everyday" choice for most Police jurisdictions in the UK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,391 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 It's a loan for a month, it's not costing anything. The fuzz usually drive top of the range 5 series BMW's all the same! It's an outrage! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 155 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 It's a police PR job. Loaned to them by Lotus for nothing and decalled up for nothing. It will be at the Autosport show at the NEC and then at various service stations on the motorway. Quote Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 They don't pay full retail for their BMWs either (far from it) and the initial slightly higher purchase price is offset by good residuals, lower maintenance costs and overall reliabilty! This Evora is just continuing a long tradition of Police liveried Lotus cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mangel 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Midlands old bill have a right selection at the mo' Focus ST R32 golf Jag XF (in the background of that shot I think) 5 series X5 or two or three Range Rover's Discovery 3's Volvo's couple of EVO X's and of course the ultimate pursuit vehice The astra diesel!!! Nice!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backmarker 6 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 They also have a couple of naughty unmarked Skoda Octavia RS's Keep 'em peeled Quote Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
Petrol feet driven 2 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Now if the cops are driving Lotus where do I sign up.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GordonMasson 128 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 It's a loan for a month, it's not costing anything. The fuzz usually drive top of the range 5 series BMW's all the same! It's an outrage! Ah well... Police in a 5 series... they would have had a job chasing a Ford Fiesta during the snow... great choice Quote I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. Groucho Marx http://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/lotus-esprit-first-and-last/ http://www.corgi.co.uk/lotus-esprit-s1-chassis-0100g-the-first-production-esprit-signal-red.html Link to post Share on other sites
fitz 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm curious, what is the "everyday" choice for most Police jurisdictions in the UK? For the past few years they have had a few favourites... there is an important distinction to be made between the Motorway patrol / Fast response vehicles, and more normal police cars. Normal issue: cars Ford focus / Mondeo , Vauxhall Astra / Vectra, they are the bog standard cars we could all go out and buy, just livered up and with the police comms equipment. now I believe they are restricted to bulk purchase models from a few (5?) manufacturers to keep costs down. Fast Response / Motorway: Always used to be Volvo T5's, more recently replaced with D5's!, Vauxhall Omega 3.2 MV6's, BMW 3 / 5 Series, Honda Accord 2.2 CDTIs, Essex has a couple a few headline catching Mitsubishi Evos / Subura STIs. I also don't believe these are police specials in anyway...although i've seen a police Accord used in anger round here in Norfolk and it was going ***** fast!....also in Norfolk, they still have their fleet of volvos, although the normal plod cars are focus' and some are quite old but I'm all for keeping something perfectly servicable in use. I don't mind if the police go back to Granada / Senators / SD1s, actually i'd quite like it but thats just me..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerch 63 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Budget cuts. Quote Life is like a sewer, what you get out of it, depends on what you put into it. (Tom Leahrer) Link to post Share on other sites
The Veg 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) When I lived in Germany in the late 1980s I remember seeing a police 944 in Stuttgart one night. It was fully kitted up, green & white, lights on top, the whole works. It was one of exceptionally few moments in my life when I felt a desire to be a traffic cop. Pic from the 'net... Edited January 13, 2011 by The Veg Quote "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad Link to post Share on other sites
mangel 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/13012011/36/britain-s-fastest-police-car-0.html Same story but states that the car will be used for 2 weeks on the M6 M5 M42 Must resist temptation to do a drive by so I can watch the copper trying to get out of it!!! Nope, not going to be able to resist so will be taking tax disc out of window for the next couple of weeks in hope!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrol feet driven 2 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Looks like they will try anything.. I did say anything? Now on the cheap.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justin182 11 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 http://uk.autoblog.com/2011/01/14/police-handed-lotus-evora-pursuit-car/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 You're a few days late to the party Justin! http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/index.php/topic/39342-police-evora/page__p__337396__hl__police__fromsearch__1#entry337396 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justin182 11 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ah! I'm not on here that often.. Feel free to delete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 312 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Didn't that policeman used to be on one of those documentary series about traffic police recently? I think he is one of twins, both in the force. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
fitz 0 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yup the ex trucker PC McNairn!....not that i'm addicted to polic shows or anything - Traffic Cops! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wookiecj 9 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I bet they'll be queueing up to get their hands on that one....... Overtime, anyone? That'll be me Sir, please! Quote In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.<br /><br />In practice, there is! Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 155 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Topics merged Quote Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,391 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 <object id="twitcamPlayer" width="320" height="265" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://static.livestream.com/grid/LSPlayer.swf?hash=3mp6g"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="wmode" value="window"/> <embed name="twitcamPlayer" src="http://static.livestream.com/grid/LSPlayer.swf?hash=3mp6g" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="320" height="265" wmode="window" ></embed></object> ^ The chap who paints stuff with no shoes on is painting it Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
bingoking 268 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Didn't that policeman used to be on one of those documentary series about traffic police recently? I think he is one of twins, both in the force. That's right. I saw a programme recently where he was driving an unmarked HGV tractor unit (i.e. without a trailer) and he was catching out HGV driver's who were using their mobiles while driving on the motorway. Much easier to see into the cab if if at the same height! Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
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