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Italian police show off their new Lamborghini patrol car during celebrations in Rome, 2004 to mark the force's 152nd anniversary. If you are thinking about speeding on Italian highways this year, think twice.

You might find yourself being chased down by a Lamborghini sports car. Italian police took possession on Friday of a sleek, 500 horsepower, two-seater Lamborghini Gallardo, which can hit a top speed of 300 kmh (185 mph).