Filed under: Etc., Supercars, Chevrolet, Police/Emergency
Make my day: Corvette ZR1 police car
by Damon Lavrinc on Jan 29th 2008 at 3:07PM 
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 3:10PM (1/29/2008)
It would still suck to get pulled over by that thing.
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AMcA 8:54PM (1/29/2008)
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 7:18AM (1/30/2008)
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 10:59AM (1/31/2008)
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 3:12PM (1/29/2008)
Would NOT want a ride in the backseat of that thing.
Uhh.......
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Mr X 8:22AM (1/30/2008)
My ex girlfriend did... ;)
Brent 3:13PM (1/29/2008)
It probably can't go over curbs like the Crown Vic. haha
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Benfolio 12:39AM (1/30/2008)
Uh, mine didn't do so well. Tranny pans and cats hang kinda low..... yeah.
Russell 3:17PM (1/29/2008)
Na, I am used to being pulled over by Crown Vics, why change the good thing.
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oby 3:20PM (1/29/2008)
Lutz is nuttier than squirrel poop but now it seems he has a big hate on for police officers! What gives?
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MJL 3:24PM (1/29/2008)
HAHA nuttier than squirrel poop AMAZING
In other news, isn't a *regular* Corvette fast enough?
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Jason 3:24PM (1/29/2008)
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.
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Shipey 3:28PM (1/29/2008)
What part of "photochop" don't you understand?
l2r
Jason 3:32PM (1/29/2008)
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 3:59PM (1/29/2008)
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 10:55PM (1/29/2008)
* 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 3:24PM (1/29/2008)
I dunno, KITT is bullet proof. That seems like the ultimate police car right there.
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Blake 1:45PM (1/30/2008)
Grrrrrr...
Jeru 3:36PM (1/29/2008)
Shouldn't it have the traditional "Gumball" instead of a lightbar? What's with that.
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Scott 3:55PM (1/29/2008)
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.