GAZ 24 V8
Soviet company GAZ, a producer of family cars and trucks, introduced its new, modern model called GAZ 24 or Volga in the late ’60s. This was a large sedan, almost the size of a full-size US model, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and 95 hp. Its performance could have been better. But by Russian standards, this was a prestigious automobile. Only a prospective and respected member of the Party or a KGB operative could acquire one (via Wikipedia).
However, for special police or KGB use, GAZ presented the Volga with a V8 engine, 190 hp, dual exhaust, and a three-speed automatic transmission. It was a pretty potent vehicle. It was also used by Special Forces as a chase car, often in a plain black color without flashing lights on the roof.