Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe
Police Cruiser
Fighting crime in Oz has
never been more chic than behind the wheel of the department's very own
"Guardian".
This is a Mercedes-AMG GLE
63 S Coupe, which was taken on a loan from the manufacturer for 12 months, at
no cost to Australian taxpayers. It received its codename because it will keep
officers safe and will be used both as a promotional vehicle, at various
exhibits across the state, and as an operational highway patrol car.
"Death and serious
injuries on Victorian roads could be reduced by a third overnight if everyone
was driving the safest cars they can afford. We’re not saying that everyone
needs to rush out and buy the latest and greatest but we need people to
prioritise safety over leather seats and shiny wheels. Your car should be a
guardian for your safety and the safety of your family much like police are a
guardian for everyone in the community", said Doug Fryer, Victoria Police
Assistant Commissioner.
The full-sized Mercedes SUV
is unlikely to join the regular police fleet, due to its high running costs, as
it isn’t really the most frugal vehicle out there. However, its thirst is
justified by the 5.5-liter biturbo V8 engine, producing 584 PS and 760
Nm of torque, responsible for allowing the vehicle to hit 0-100 km/h just 4.2 seconds.
