These are the differences between a police car's engine and the one that's under your hood

It’s no secret that a police car has a serious need for speed, but there’s actually a whole list of differences between a police car’s engine and the one that is beneath your hood.

The cars that cops use have to be reliable and trustworthy, so naturally, they have a few extra differences from a standard sedan that sits in your garage.

From lights to cruise control and even battery strength, it turns out that not every police car is your standard daily driver.

In fact, under the hood of a police car is quite complex.

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A police car’s engine is different from the one that’s under your hood

Police forces have a job to do, and like any other role, officers need tools to do their jobs properly, in the form of speedy cars.

But even though some look similar in shape and style, they are actually very different from a standard sedan.

Firstly, the obvious difference in a police car is high-tech equipment such as GPS and navigation systems, and even radios to keep in contact with the station and control room.

But under the hood is where it really gets interesting.

Many police cars often come readily equipped with powerful, upgraded engines.

“It’s important to remember that police vehicles aren’t designed purely for speed – they’re a balance of performance, safety, and practicality,” explained Essential Auto Detailing.

Police cars that are offered by brands such as Ford and Chevrolet are all actually based on classic production vehicles, but with a twist.

A police car’s engine is built to be able to cope with many systems and run for long periods of time without malfunctioning or overheating.

A powerful cooling system and heavy-duty battery may come as part of the package deal, too.

Plus, ‘reinforced suspensions and braking systems are meticulously designed to meet the rigorous demands,’ according to MyLawQuestions.

So it’s no surprise that some police cars use V8 or even turbocharged V6 engines to power their cars.

You won’t be astonished to find some seats are different too, and the addition of steel partitions and tinted windows means the cars are more complex than your daily driver.

Police cars all over the world look different

Thanks to police cars having a specific purpose and the need to perform well, many police forces all over the world have some rather unexpected vehicles in their fleets.

For example, the Dubai police department has a one-of-a-kind Mansory Cullinan in its luxury fleet of incredible vehicles.

And, we bet you didn’t know that Italian police even used a Lamborghini to drive 435 miles in three hours for a critical medical emergency.

So it turns out, they have quite the list of differences from your standard Sedan, but hey, it’s all to keep us safe.

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