1:18 scale model presented in Gendarmerie livery
 
When we talk about the cars of the French Gendarmerie, we think of Renault, Alpine, or even Peugeot! In 2006, the Gendarmerie allowed itself an infidelity to the French brands to equip its rapid intervention brigades (BRI) with the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti. The Japanese sports car, well known to rally fans, therefore arrived on our roads to track down "road rage" and participate in other special operations of the Gendarmerie. Between 2006 and 2011, 63 cars were fitted to the BRI. Although the car has been modified by the coachbuilder Gruau, the 4-cylinder turbocharged STI engine developing 225 horsepower is still under the bonnet. Enough to allow the Gendarmerie to speed along the motorway at nearly 250km/h and, in passing, make people dream...