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Drug dealer’s 196 mph Chevy Corvette C8 seized by Florida cops becomes patrol car - with a V8 engine, 0-60 in 2.9s, cheetah pics, and no taxpayer cost.
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Drug dealer’s old sports car seized by cops…and now it’s 196mph police patrol vehicle

Katie Dollard
Last updated: July 9, 2025 8:42 am
Katie Dollard Published July 9, 2025
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The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Police car. (Jam Press/@wndr.haus)
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A drug dealer’s old sports car has been seized by cops and is now a 196 mph police patrol vehicle.

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 boasts a 6.2L V8 engine.

It can go from 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds.

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The Florida Highway Patrol posed up a cheetah next to the super fast Chevy.

They also had some snaps taken with bright-pink flamingos in the background, as reported by Need To Know.

Drug dealer’s 196 mph Chevy Corvette C8 seized by Florida cops becomes patrol car - with a V8 engine, 0-60 in 2.9s, cheetah pics, and no taxpayer cost.
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Police car. (Jam Press/@wndr.haus)

A spokesperson said: “This vehicle was seized from a drug dealer and repurposed for good.

“No taxpayer dollars were spent on buying this ride.”

FHP added: “Maybe the Miami skyline isn’t your thing… but a cheetah or some flamingos might grab your attention.”

“Some states have bison in their photos…Florida’s a little more wild.

Drug dealer’s 196 mph Chevy Corvette C8 seized by Florida cops becomes patrol car - with a V8 engine, 0-60 in 2.9s, cheetah pics, and no taxpayer cost.
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Police car. (Jam Press/@wndr.haus)

“We’ve got flamingos, cheetahs, and a Corvette that knows a thing or two about turning heads.”

Local Nicholas said: “For a second I thought you guys were going to say the cheetah joined the force.”

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Ash added: “Amazing.”

Someone else said: “Okay y’all majestic with this one.”

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