Lamborghini’s Multilingual Urus Performante Joins Italy’s State Police Next to the Huracan
We may be used to seeing the Lamborghini Urus Performante doing all sorts of stunts to prove its track-focused nature in the hands of enthusiasts of all ages. However, the super crossover has just become the subject of a different kind of story, as it has entered service with Italy’s State Police.
Continuing the collaboration between the Sant’Agata Bolognese marque and the Italian State Police that started in 2004, the Lamborghini Urus Performante has become the brand’s sixth model to receive the famous attire. It joins the Huracan LP 610-4 in the Highway Police fleet and will be used for special services, as well as urgent transport of organs and plasma.
It is with great pleasure that we are continuing our twenty-year cooperation with the Italian State Police. Knowing that our cars are used for public duties and, above all, for crucial operations to save human lives can only make me and the whole company proud, said Stephan Winkelmann, Lambo’s head honcho.
To take on its new role, this Lamborghini Urus Performante was fitted with a livery designed by the automaker’s Centro Stile. It combines the usual colors of blue and white, and the Italian flag bedecks the body. The police logos feature reflective film, and there is also an emergency light bar attached to the roof and a two-tone electric siren.
Inside, it comes with an armored weapon box and a special compartment in the trunk to haul the special police equipment. It also features a defibrillator for first-aid response and a portable fridge with a data logger and display for temperature monitoring, which will be used for organ transport.
Under the hood lies the same engine, a twin-turbo V8 with a 4.0-liter displacement, capable of producing 657 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. With all-wheel drive, the Urus Performante can reach a top speed of 190 mph and go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds.
Besides the Urus, Italy’s State Police also has a Lamborghini Huracan in its service. It was donated by the automaker nearly ten years ago and is in the LP 610-4 configuration. Therefore, its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine produces 601 horsepower. It can reach over 202 mph flat-out and takes 3.2 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph.
The Italian State Police’s Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 was the successor to the Gallardo that was used in the 2000s in the LP 560-4 configuration, meaning that its naturally aspirated V10 was good for 552 horsepower, with the ‘4’ in its name standing for all-wheel drive.
On a different note, we will remind you that the Gallardo is dead, and the Huracan will follow it soon. The entire production was sold out to the end of the line, and Lamborghini is currently readying its successor. Much like the Revuelto, which replaced the mighty Aventador, it will also feature partial electrification, and it is expected to have a V8 engine assisted by one or more electric motors. It’s rumored to pack around 800 horsepower and is due at the end of 2024, likely after the Urus gains a plug-in hybrid derivative that is being prepped.
In conclusion, the Lamborghini Urus Performante has joined the ranks of Italy’s State Police, becoming the sixth Lamborghini model to receive the famous police attire. With its track-focused nature and powerful engine, the Urus Performante will be used for special services and urgent transport of organs and plasma. This collaboration between Lamborghini and the Italian State Police continues a longstanding partnership and showcases the close ties between the two entities.
