Lamborghini Urus Performante Joins Italian Police Force for Life-Saving Transports

The Italian police force has recently added the Lamborghini Urus Performante to its fleet, enhancing their ability to conduct life-saving transports. This high-performance vehicle will enable law enforcement to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring the timely transport of patients in need of urgent medical care. The addition of the Lamborghini Urus Performante reflects the commitment of the Italian police force to continually improve their capabilities in serving and protecting the community.

The Italian national police force – known for its use of high-performance Alfa Romeos and Lamborghinis – has enlisted a Lamborghini Urus Performante super SUV for high-speed, urgent transport of organs and plasma.

Background

It is the fifth Lamborghini to be donated to the force since 2004 – following various Gallardo and Huracan supercars – and will be used alongside a pair of Huracan LP610-4s in service since 2017.

Purpose

Rather than writing speeding fines or catching criminals, the Urus will be used for the transport of organs and plasma needed for urgent transplants.

Modifications for Police Duties

To prepare for police duties, the Urus gains a blue and white police livery, a light bar on the roof, and interior modifications such as a fridge for storing the organs, an armoured weapons box, dash-mounted message display, defibrillator, and locked boot storage.

Technical Specifications

Powering the Urus Performante is a twin-turbo 4.0-litre petrol V8 engine developing 490kW and 850Nm, sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

Lamborghini claims it can hit 100km/h from a standing start in 3.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 306km/h. 

Cost and Availability

In Australia, the Lamborghini Urus Performante is priced from $465,876 before on-road costs. 

Official Statement

"These cars have specific equipment for organ transport, so they are used for so-called 'life-saving transports', which are transports that would be particularly complex due to the location of hospital facilities,” state police officer Maria Francesca Bruschi said in a media statement.

 

Future Deployment

The SUV is planned to begin its duties in 2024, after the keys were handed over in Rome in mid-December 2023.

Summary

The introduction of this high-performance super SUV into the realm of life-saving emergency transportation exemplifies the convergence of innovation, precision engineering, and public welfare. As the Italian national police force continues to evolve its capabilities with state-of-the-art resources, the Lamborghini Urus Performante stands as a testament to the pursuit of excellence in serving the community's most urgent needs.

(This article is sourced from drive.com.au curated by Thetransporteronline24)