573-hp Honda NSX becomes police vehicle in Japan and grabs attention at Suzuka

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573 hp Honda NSX becomes police vehicle in Japan and attracts attention in Suzuka573 hp Honda NSX becomes a police vehicle in Japan and attracts attention in Suzuka (X @chunichi_mie)

In Japan, the Mie police now have a heavy-duty addition: a Honda NSX with 573 horsepower has been added to the fleet patrolling the roads near the Suzuka Circuit.

The sports car, featuring the traditional black-and-white police vehicle livery and red lights on the roof, was introduced in a ceremony at the circuit, complete with a musical show and a demonstration lap.

The car was not purchased by the government, but donated by Toshiya Kobayashi, a real estate entrepreneur and motorsport enthusiast. Valued at around $175,000, the NSX has been modified for patrol duties and will also be showcased in a parade before the SuperGT race in August.

Japan already has a history of using sports cars as police vehicles, including models like the Nissan GT-R, Skyline, 350Z, and RX-7. However, those who want to see even more extravagant police vehicles need to go to Dubai, where the police have supercars like the Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 918 Spyder, and Lamborghini Aventador in their fleet for special events.

Source: Motor1.com | Photo: X @chunichi_mie | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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