Whitley, the British car manufacturer Land Rover, introduced the first armoured luxury SUV, Range Rover Sentinel, which is able to withstand a dangerous threat, even though the grenade explosion.
Range Rover Sentinel is the first bulletproof SUV designed entirely by Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) from Land Rover, Based on the standard wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography,
Car runs like a fortress because it is able to withstand the most damaging threats, including DM51 grenade explosion from above or from below. Overall the car can withstand the explosion from 15 kg TNT.
Standard glass replaced with bulletproof glass multi-laminate, from the driver is able to see clearly, but is able to protect against bullets. Other special features include anti-tamper exhaust, a self-sealing fuel tank, auxiliary back-up battery, a split charging system and run flat inserts in the tyres which allow the vehicle to be driven even if the tyres are deflated. Interior of the car is equipped with a communication device
There’s also a 100mm (3.93in) opening in the driver’s window for document delivery. Optional protection features include under floor and under bonnet fire suppression systems, a customer configurable siren system, emergency service lights and an external speaker system to address people outside the vehicle.
To cope with the added weight, the Sentinel has an uprated suspension, with Land Rover saying it delivers the same ride comfort, handling and off-road capability as non-armored Range Rovers. The brakes are also upgraded to 380mm front and 365mm rear ventilated discs with high-density pads.
Moreover, the car is equipped with Emergency Escape System, a program to escape in an emergency. Passengers can get out of the car through an emergency system in the rear seat.
This SUV is also equipped with a V6 engine, 355 hp with a capacity of 3.0-liter supercharged gasoline and equipped with 8-speed automatic transmission.
According to Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, John Edwards, Range Rover Sentinel SUV is a product of the most remarkable ever produced, engineered by the SVO to provide class-leading levels of protection to passengers against extreme attacks, by maintaining the Range Rover luxury and refinement with off road capabilities," he said.
The car is only available in the UK, Europe, America, Africa and the Middle East with VR8 certification. The car available on market this year, price of $ 448,433
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