Brace all you law offenders, the newest Cop Car is on the block. The all-new Volvo V70 makes its UK debut at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) conference exhibition on August 14 and 15 at Wroughton.

Unveiled by Volvo Special Vehicles President Lennart Stegland, the most popular police vehicle on the block was previewed by guests complete with all its preparations and trademark high-quality Volvo auto parts and accessories. Official production will begin on November 2007, so that the police force can use this new reliable car.

With over 40 years of experience, the new Volvo police specification model maintains the current Volvo V70 parts and its glorious reputation for strength and reliability but also offers an improved chassis to enhance driving characteristics as well as introducing more benefits for police use such as an increased payload, more legroom and a reduced turning circle.

“The Volvo V70 has always been much in demand by police forces across the UK, particularly among road policing units. The new model can only enhance its reputation as an essential police vehicle,” Sarah Tottle, Special Vehicles Manager of Volvo Car UK said.

One of the key benefits of the new police vehicle is its impressive payload of 724kg (modified from the 539kg for standard production) in the D5 diesel model. This, combined with a larger load space in the rear and a clever underfloor lockable storage area, ensures that the vehicle can safely transport all the equipment necessary for the modern police, including heavy firearms when the situation demands.

Special features include its intelligent cabin design that allows more leg and shoulder room and also provides optimum comfort for road policing officers who spend long hours in the driving seat, often wearing heavy and bulky body armor. The new Volvo V70 also benefits from a reduced turning circle (from 11.9m to 11.2m), improving maneuverability in the tightest of spaces.

Volvo will also present its new Swedish police V70 called the “Turnkey” solution—a car that is built and equipped in the Volvo factory to Swedish police specification. Volvo Special Vehicles is currently working with Fleet Managers to create a similar “Turnkey” solution for the UK police, which can produce a road policing car fitted out ready for service in around eight weeks.

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