Les flics devraient tous avoir ces voitures. - Benzin Talk

Summary

Two friends discuss their favorite police cars from TV shows and movies. One chooses the Citroën SM from 1970s France for its speed and style. The other picks the BMW E36 from the 1990s German show Cobra 11 for sparking his childhood fascination. They then imagine humorous alternatives like the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, Fiat Multipla, and Porsche 911 Dakar as police vehicles. The video explores police cars that are exciting yet unrealistic. Their fanciful discussion shows their passion for cars from pop culture and special police vehicles.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The video discusses police cars, focusing on those the hosts find stylish and would like to see in use by law enforcement.
• 🛡‍💻 The hosts invite viewers to subscribe and check out their shop for automotive merchandise.
• 👨‍🚒 One of the hosts begins by expressing admiration for the Citroën SM, used by high-speed highway patrol officers in the past.
• 🎥 They reminisce about iconic police cars from their childhood, including those from the TV show 'Alerte Cobra'.
• 🚕 Discussion includes fictional and real police vehicles, appreciating their design and capabilities.
• 🕸 The hosts talk about the practical use of high-performance police cars in different countries, like the Lamborghini used in Italy for both chasing offenders and transporting organs.
• 🛬 They speculate on ideal police vehicles, ranging from high-performance sports cars to eco-friendly and cost-effective options.
• 🚓 There's a humorous take on the idea of equipping the police force with unconventional vehicles like mopeds.
• 🚚 The conversation includes anecdotes and personal experiences with police vehicles, highlighting the unique choices made by different departments around the world.
• 💬 The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their own thoughts on police cars and to engage with the hosts' content.

Q & A

What cars do the hosts talk about being used as police cars?

They discuss several cars used by police forces around the world, including the Citroën SM used by French highway patrol, the BMW 3-series used in the German TV show Alarm für Cobra 11, Lamborghinis used by Italian police, and seized supercars used by Portuguese police.

What purpose does the Lamborghini Urus serve for the Italian police?

The Italian police use the Urus both for high speed pursuits and for urgent transportation of organs between hospitals.

What cars do the hosts suggest could be cool hypothetical police cars?

They suggest the Mercedes-Benz G500 6x6, the Porsche 911 Dakar, and old Citroën 2CV vans could make interesting police vehicles.

Why does one of the hosts suggest using old Citroën 2CV vans?

He suggests using them because they would reuse existing vehicles, preserving French heritage, and be inexpensive to acquire and maintain.

What practical issues might the Mercedes G500 6x6 have as a police vehicle?

Its large size could make it difficult to maneuver on normal roads and in cities. It also has a very high purchase cost.

How can luxury brands like Lamborghini benefit from donating cars to police forces?

It provides publicity and marketing for the brand, associating it with authority and high performance.

What funny example of a small town buying big US police cars is mentioned?

One host recalls a small French village that purchased Ford Crown Victoria police cars like those used in the US, but it was impractical and too expensive to maintain them.

What practical purpose is suggested for using the BMW M3 Touring?

Its blend of performance and practicality means it could be used to transport apprehended criminals.

What restrictions are mentioned regarding police modifying their cars?

Standard police vehicles can't be modified, but special forces like the gendarmerie have exemptions.

What suggestions do the hosts have for potential police car collaborations?

They jokingly suggest partnering with the government or their own car accessories brand to supply customized vehicles.