The first batch of Alfa Romeo Giulia models meant for the police force in Italy have arrived and will perform patrol duties for the department. Personnel from the Carabinieri - the Italian military division tasked with policing responsibilities - will gradually expand its fleet Alfa Romeo Giulia to include as many as 1,700 units.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia may not be much like the supercars used by Dubai Police to fight crime but it has the right credentials for patrolling duties. Under the hood is a 2.0-litre motor that has 197 hp on offer. This engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission unit. Firing to 100 kmph from standstill takes around 6.6 seconds and the car can hit a top speed of around 230 kmph.