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Range Rover

P38A armoured police car, 1997

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Make
Range Rover
Manufacturer
Rover Group
Location Made
Solihull
Accession Number
2006-22-1
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
V8 cyl, 3950 cc, 186 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Body Style
Estate
Price When New
£35,190
Materials
metal, rubber, plastics, glass, textiles
Dimensions
4704mm (l), 1890mm (w), 1819mm (h)
Location
Collections Centre

Range Rover has always been popular with UK police forces. Its wide range of abilities makes it ideal for a variety of tasks. Its strength, capaciousness and towing ability mean it is ideal for motorway patrol as well as special duties.

This second generation Range Rover started with Durham Constabulary. It is fitted out as an armed response unit with ballistic protection. The front half of the vehicle is equipped with bullet proof glass and armoured panels. Special lockers in the rear house the necessary equipment required for any incident.

In 2001 the Range Rover was transferred to Strathclyde Police, continuing in service as an armoured vehicle in Glasgow's Police Support Unit until March 2006.