1-Paramount Group Marauder:
We start the war with a classic. Try to appeal to the child in you and imagine what an armored vehicle might look like. There’s a good chance you’re thinking right now about something that looks just about like the so-called Marauder. Formerly made in South Africa, it was originally a vehicle with military characteristics intended for everyone. Provided you have a full bank account and have some background checks. In addition to bullet protection and other missile launchers, the Marauder can also save its occupants from possible anti-tank mines or even from a charge of 8Kg of TNT having suddenly activated under the crate.
2-Rezvani Tank:
The Rezvani Tank is the armored SUV we chose in case our alien hunt at the gates of Zone 51 went awry. Since then, the model has undergone a small update. You can now get this «Tank» in a version motorized by the monstrous v8 compressed 1000 horsepower borrowed from the crazy Dodge Demon.
As a bonus, compared to the previous generation of armored vehicles already bulletproof and whose bodywork was protected by an electric field, the «Tank» is now protected against electromagnetic impulses. Ideal to broadcast live images of the nuclear apocalypse taken from the inside, sitting comfortably.
3-Trasco Aston Matin DB11:
Don’t worry, it’s not just a list of tank-looking armored vehicles from the factory. Even some Russian oligarchs claim bullet-proof protection a tad more discreet. It’s not a win when you drive in DB11, but it’s a start.
This rather special DB11 was offered a «level 4» armor by the German company Transco coming to weigh the car of 150Kg. Enough to repel fist weapons, kidnapping, and car-jacking. A must-have accessory for all budding James Bond but with a well-stocked wallet.
4-Texas Armoring Mercedes G63 AMG 6 6:
The G63 AMG 6 6 was already quite badass at its release, but in 2013 Texas Armoring claimed its ambition to make an armored version for no less than US$1.35 million. We don’t know if any version has ever been produced, but the objective was to provide its owner with protection against AK-47 assault rifles. Probably because of nasty desert bandits who are determined to spoil your tranquil walk in the dunes.
5-Dartz Prombron:
The name is unlikely, the car is even more so. The Dartz Prombron (a blow to get a dislocation of the tongue…) takes a 6.6 diesel v8 of General Motors origin hidden under a huge armored shell, itself covered with a plating… Gold contributing to the nearly one million dollar note. Excluding options!
You may recall that Dartz produced one for Sacha Baron Cohen’s film, The Dictator.
6-Mercedes Benz S Jard:
It may look identical to the average production S-Class series, but under its cover, there is a network of hard-to-endure steel and the latest ceramic composite material that enhances the cabin. The special windows are puncture resistant and the interlocking structures provide full protection against projectiles, as well as the axles, brakes and S-Guard suspension are reinforced to withstand the overweight.
Airless tires allow the vehicle to continue to travel a limited distance, and an emergency air system is designed to put pressure on the cabin so smoke and tear gas cannot enter. At the same time, the fire extinguishing system can be activated automatically by the temperature sensors in the event of overheating.
