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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is showing off its latest acquisition – a 2023 C8 Chevy Corvette Stingray. The Vette was seized “from a drug dealer” and has been repurposed for use as a patrol vehicle, as well as for use in community outreach, recruitment, and public safety awareness. In addition to posting a series of photos highlighting the new patrol-spec C8, FHP also posted a video showing it on patrol.
Looking over photos of the new FHP Corvette, we find a custom two-tone paint scheme, with glossy black bodywork underneath a creamy tan roof and rear deck, tying back to the standard FHP color scheme. Prominent “STATE TROOPER” markings are applied to the rear quarters, doors, and bumper, while the Florida Highway Patrol badge is displayed on both doors and the rear bumper. The official plate reads “3870”, a unique FHP identifier.
This C8 is also equipped with blue LED flashers in the front fascia, lower grille, side markers, and rear bumper, and a low-profile light bar mounted across the inside top of the windshield. Inside, this upgraded Corvette Stingray equips a standard MDT, or Mobile Data Terminal, allowing officers to access police databases, issue citations, and receive dispatch updates. There’s also a portable radio and controls for the emergency lighting and siren system.Assuming this particular Stingray is equipped with the optional Z51 package, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 is equipped with a factory performance exhaust system, upping output to 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The package also includes an electronic limited-slip differential, performance-tuned suspension, and upgraded cooling systems.
In a video, FHP states that the Vette was handed over to the police department through an asset forfeiture following a joint task force operation with the DEA. The vehicle was originally owned by a criminal suspect, and after being seized during the investigation, it was repurposed for law enforcement use. FHP states that no taxpayer money was used to obtain the car.
Check out the car in-depth and see it on patrol right here:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-con...ray-Florida-Highway-Patrol-April-2025-003.jpg
Looking over photos of the new FHP Corvette, we find a custom two-tone paint scheme, with glossy black bodywork underneath a creamy tan roof and rear deck, tying back to the standard FHP color scheme. Prominent “STATE TROOPER” markings are applied to the rear quarters, doors, and bumper, while the Florida Highway Patrol badge is displayed on both doors and the rear bumper. The official plate reads “3870”, a unique FHP identifier.
This C8 is also equipped with blue LED flashers in the front fascia, lower grille, side markers, and rear bumper, and a low-profile light bar mounted across the inside top of the windshield. Inside, this upgraded Corvette Stingray equips a standard MDT, or Mobile Data Terminal, allowing officers to access police databases, issue citations, and receive dispatch updates. There’s also a portable radio and controls for the emergency lighting and siren system.Assuming this particular Stingray is equipped with the optional Z51 package, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 is equipped with a factory performance exhaust system, upping output to 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The package also includes an electronic limited-slip differential, performance-tuned suspension, and upgraded cooling systems.
In a video, FHP states that the Vette was handed over to the police department through an asset forfeiture following a joint task force operation with the DEA. The vehicle was originally owned by a criminal suspect, and after being seized during the investigation, it was repurposed for law enforcement use. FHP states that no taxpayer money was used to obtain the car.
Check out the car in-depth and see it on patrol right here:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-con...ray-Florida-Highway-Patrol-April-2025-003.jpg
