New Smart NYPD Police
Until now, the NYPD used a three-wheel scooter to
move through the congested streets of the Big Apple. Not anymore, Smart just
announced that they’ve delivered 100 Smart ForTwo vehicles to the New York City
Police, with another 150 soon to follow. The small vehicle appealed to the law
enforcement agency due to its size, agility, and spaciousness or at least
that’s what Smart says.
It’s not that hard to believe, especially as the
latest Smart model respects the original’s recipe, while still adding more of
everything. Compared to the three-wheel motorbikes, the Smarts also
come with air conditioning, making work easier for those on patrol duty.
With a 0.9-litre turbo three-cylinder sending 89 hp
and 135 nm of torque to the rear wheels the Smart ForTwo can be a
joy around town, and with the 0 to 100 km/h sprint happening in less
than a New York minute, you can rest assure few will outrun the cute automobile
– in which case the NYPD has a fleet of 9000 vehicles ready to use.
The NYPD blue and white
Smart cars come with a blue revolving roof lamp and police radio equipment.
Also, the “NYPD Police” lettering will set them apart from the rest.
