The new specification Evolution X has been delivered to South Yorkshire Police to the great delight of its drivers - and the chagrin of local villains.
The new car will be used alongside the ever-present Evolution VIII and IX in the Road Crime Unit where proactive road policing is the mission. Officers will be driving the new car in cases involving drug dealers and car thieves.
"The Evo X was the car of choice because of its excellent pursuit capabilities and the fact that so much time and effort has been put into maximising performance while minimising the risk of accidents," Inspector Slack explained.
The new member of the team will be used on the same missions and concurrently with its previous-generation siblings. The cars will create such a strong visual impact that the vehicle being pursued will often simply give up the chase and pull over.
The police Evolutions 'hunt' in packs of three, which, Inspector Slack explained, is often enough of a deterrent that high-speed chases are avoided.
The new Evolution X is not only one of the most capable performing cars. It will also be fitted with the latest police hardware and software combinations. The onboard automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system allows officers to check who the vehicle is registered to and if there is anything remotely suspicious about the vehicle.