Bob Lutz has just posted a photochop on his GM Fastlane Blog of what the Corvette ZR1 could look like donning Michigan State Police livery. Bound to be the bane of speeders in the Wolverine state, the Corvette is sporting all the cop car traits necessary to scare the living Hell out of law breakers, including the prerequisite light bar, bumper guard (!) and spotlights. We, however, are particularly partial to the blacked out 20-spoke rollers. Despite lacking nanotechnology and more spoiler blades than a Cuisinart, we think this imaginary ZR1 cop car could give the new sci fi-inspired GT500KR-based KITT car a run for its money.
UPDATE: GM let us know this is not a prototype or anything official that implies a ZR1 cop car would actually be built. Someone sent this photoshopped pic of the ZR1 cop car to Lutz and he liked it enough to throw it up on his blog, much to the surprise of the PR department who didn't know anything about when we called.
[Source: GM Fastlane Blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Kookr @ Jan 29th 2008 3:10PM
It would still suck to get pulled over by that thing.
AMcA @ Jan 29th 2008 8:54PM
The great news here: the deadening hand of GM PR didn't know what Maxiumum Bob had on his website.
The General may just be loosening up a touch.
rgseidl @ Jan 30th 2008 7:18AM
Nah, it's just that Bob Lutz is a bit of a loose cannon when it comes to PR. At some point, he'll retire and the Agent Smiths will take back the realm.
ROBO @ Jan 31st 2008 10:59AM
THEY HAVE BEEN USING VETTES AND CAMAROS IN FLORIDA FOR YEARS, THE POLICE CONFISCATE DRUG RUNNERS CARS AND USE THEM.FLA HWY PATROL OUT OF WEST PALM AND MIAMI HAVE SEVERAL GO FAST CARS THEY WERE THE FIRST
Benfolio @ Jan 29th 2008 3:12PM
Would NOT want a ride in the backseat of that thing.
Uhh.......
Mr X @ Jan 30th 2008 8:22AM
My ex girlfriend did... ;)
Brent @ Jan 29th 2008 3:13PM
It probably can't go over curbs like the Crown Vic. haha
Benfolio @ Jan 30th 2008 12:39AM
Uh, mine didn't do so well. Tranny pans and cats hang kinda low..... yeah.
Russell @ Jan 29th 2008 3:17PM
Na, I am used to being pulled over by Crown Vics, why change the good thing.
oby @ Jan 29th 2008 3:20PM
Lutz is nuttier than squirrel poop but now it seems he has a big hate on for police officers! What gives?
MJL @ Jan 29th 2008 3:24PM
HAHA nuttier than squirrel poop AMAZING
In other news, isn't a *regular* Corvette fast enough?
Jason @ Jan 29th 2008 3:24PM
WTF does a cop need this car for. Honestly. Especially in Michigan?!? Cause you know...all those guys in the other ZR1's committing murders and trying to run for state lines...yeah...really makes sense...another f'ing waste of tax dollars...sucks to be you Michigan.
Shipey @ Jan 29th 2008 3:28PM
What part of "photochop" don't you understand?
l2r
Jason @ Jan 29th 2008 3:32PM
I guess it would help if I read the whole thing huh? Haha oops. But would you really say it won't happen? Hmmm....
Jason @ Jan 29th 2008 3:59PM
It won't happen... at least not for a LONG time. Michigan's economy is in the toilet and has been for a long long time. A recession for the United States basically translates to a depression for Michigan.
State and city police departments have been laying off cops left and right because of huge budget defects. I heard on NPR the other day an interview with the mayor of Pontiac, where he said that they would lay off about 60% of their police force in the coming months. Since Pontiac is a huge TOILET, that's the last thing they need, but it still sucks.
The rest of the state is pretty much the same. I doubt they're going to be spending $100,000 on police ZR1's when they can't even afford to pay police $35K/yr to drive them.
DIRETTORE @ Jan 29th 2008 10:55PM
* No silly. This is what they use when they seize YOUR vehicle :D
Hmm, what with the nail clippers in the glove box sir? Can you put your hands behind your head please? Bookem Dano.
This thing is Amazing!
* What is the Order Number?
Must have!
Taylor @ Jan 29th 2008 3:24PM
I dunno, KITT is bullet proof. That seems like the ultimate police car right there.
Blake @ Jan 30th 2008 1:45PM
Grrrrrr...
Jeru @ Jan 29th 2008 3:36PM
Shouldn't it have the traditional "Gumball" instead of a lightbar? What's with that.
Scott @ Jan 29th 2008 3:55PM
I'm glad someone else noticed this too.
Mighigan State cops have a single red "gumball" type light, not a light bar, and the "Stop" sign on the hood. This is a tradition for them, which is why they don't change to newer tech.