Think you can outrun the Florida Highway Patrol? You might want to reconsider. The FHP just added some serious American muscle to its lineup: a 2023 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. And the best part for Florida taxpayers? This high-performance patrol car did not cost them a penny, as it was seized property obtained through a partnership with the DEA.
This is definitely not your average police cruiser. While SUVs and sedans handle the daily grind of law enforcement, sometimes departments get their hands on something a bit more exotic, often through asset forfeiture from criminal cases. This C8 Corvette, specifically a 70th Anniversary Edition, is the latest example, trading its previous life for one chasing down lead-footed drivers on Florida's highways. While FHP will also use the car for pro...
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