Topic: Cops try to catch a Lotus Omega (Read 2899 times)

Jan Suhr · « **on:** 28 November 2018, 16:12:38 »

Swedish cops try to catch a guy in a Lotus Omega for speeding. The Omega just vanish and the cops are running over 200 kph
It's an old movie, from about 20 years ago.

https://youtu.be/6yptiCYBSZo

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 November 2018, 17:32:55 »

I quite fancy a Lotus Carlton as we call them here.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 November 2018, 18:18:57 »

Call that a Police car? looks like it maxed out at about 200 kph (120 mph).

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 November 2018, 19:20:10 »

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2018, 18:18:57

Call that a Police car? looks like it maxed out at about 200 kph (120 mph).

Not bad considering the driver had a leggy Swedish blonde giving him a blow job as he was driving.

Scandinavians are very liberal when it comes to sex.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 November 2018, 19:26:56 »

I think he nipped down a side road as soon as he was out of sight of the cops.

Whether it was for the blow job or to escape, I'll leave that for you lot to decide!

ronnyd · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 November 2018, 20:42:32 »

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 November 2018, 19:20:10

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2018, 18:18:57
Call that a Police car? looks like it maxed out at about 200 kph (120 mph).

Not bad considering the driver had a leggy Swedish blonde giving him a blow job as he was driving.

Scandinavians are very liberal when it comes to sex.

The gospel according to "one track Opti"

BazaJT · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 November 2018, 20:50:59 »

Also watched the two follow up videos,the comparison between the LC and VXR8 was interesting.LC was less powerful,lighter but slightly slower.Given the choice though I think I'd still take the LC.

dave the builder · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 November 2018, 20:59:04 »

Quote from: BazaJT on 28 November 2018, 20:50:59

Also watched the two follow up videos,the comparison between the LC and VXR8 was interesting.LC was less powerful,lighter but slightly slower.Given the choice though I think I'd still take the LC.

LCs need a lot of lovin
This will do for you Mr BazaJT

clicky

BazaJT · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 November 2018, 21:16:43 »

It wouldn't be a bad choice but sadly it's about £5,200 over my price range

dave the builder · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 November 2018, 21:24:52 »

Quote from: BazaJT on 28 November 2018, 21:16:43

It wouldn't be a bad choice but sadly it's about £5,200 over my price range

and that's before you put petrol in it
still, your elite is done now

have some fun in that

those extra 2 cylinders would just drink petrol anyway

STEMO · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 November 2018, 22:05:49 »

Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2018, 20:59:04

Quote from: BazaJT on 28 November 2018, 20:50:59
Also watched the two follow up videos,the comparison between the LC and VXR8 was interesting.LC was less powerful,lighter but slightly slower.Given the choice though I think I'd still take the LC.
LCs need a lot of lovin
This will do for you Mr BazaJT
clicky

And another where you can't see the reg.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 November 2018, 23:10:17 »

Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2018, 20:59:04

Quote from: BazaJT on 28 November 2018, 20:50:59
Also watched the two follow up videos,the comparison between the LC and VXR8 was interesting.LC was less powerful,lighter but slightly slower.Given the choice though I think I'd still take the LC.
LCs need a lot of lovin
This will do for you Mr BazaJT
clicky

Nice

Keith ABS · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 November 2018, 07:32:17 »

That car is an ABS members car
Worth the extra petrol for the V8 soundtrack

BazaJT · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 November 2018, 07:37:34 »

Presumably as it's the Swedish cops then the cop car will have been one of the Volvo models.Always difficult in car chase scenario to tell how hard the police are trying as they have to factor in public safety etc whereas those being chased don't.

Jan Suhr · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 November 2018, 08:06:41 »

The police are driving a SAAB 9.3 2 litre turbo.

The speed of the police car is shown in the lower right corner of the video. When the chase starts the cops accelerate from 125 and when they have reached 180 the Omega is gone. They reach a bit over 200 on a long straight and there you can see the Omega at the end of the straight.

This guy was harassed by the police for a long time and since they didn't catch him they couldn't proof who was driving.

henryd · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 November 2018, 09:30:33 »

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2018, 23:10:17

Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2018, 20:59:04
Quote from: BazaJT on 28 November 2018, 20:50:59
Also watched the two follow up videos,the comparison between the LC and VXR8 was interesting.LC was less powerful,lighter but slightly slower.Given the choice though I think I'd still take the LC.
LCs need a lot of lovin
This will do for you Mr BazaJT
clicky
Nice

Yes indeed,I much like that

BazaJT · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 November 2018, 20:11:48 »

In fairness to the Swedish police there wasn't much back then[and possibly still not]that would live with a LC/LO driven by someone determined not to be caught.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 November 2018, 23:39:27 »

Quote from: Jan Suhr on 29 November 2018, 08:06:41

This guy was harassed by the police for a long time and since they didn't catch him they couldn't proof who was driving.

They must have got his reg plate and gone after the registered keeper/owner, regardless of whoever was driving at the time.

I expect Sweden is quite civilised like that.

Varche · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 November 2018, 14:06:59 »

Quote from: BazaJT on 29 November 2018, 20:11:48

In fairness to the Swedish police there wasn't much back then[and possibly still not]that would live with a LC/LO driven by someone determined not to be caught.

Anyone with a good memory? Back in the late 80's ( I think) there was a series of ram raids on shops in the Midlands. Usually a stolen transit or similar and then the raiders made good their escape in "an expertly driven" Lotus Carlton . Even the police pursuit helicopter couldn't keep up with it. Anyway this went on for some months before the police found the sad looking LC in a local canal. The owner was quickly traced and I remember seeing the car and owner on a photograph outside his house. I often wondered if it was a race or rally car driver funding their hobby. I also now wonder if that car has been restored and the current owner knows none of its previous escapades.

Omegatoy · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 November 2018, 17:01:47 »

yes Varche,
that story was very interesting at the time, but i didnt know about the canal bit! thanks

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