Top 10 Bulletproof Cars / Best Armored Cars

Today, armored vehicles are no longer for the sole use of diplomats and state officials. Anyone with money and a clean enough background can get a bulletproof vehicle. If you have any enemies or have something worth protecting, an armored car can just be the best investment you have ever made.

Although all of the vehicles in this list are street-legal, they are not the most comfortable or practical vehicles to use on the street. The fact that these vehicles are street-legal also varies from country to country. In short, on an ordinary day in our country, it is highly unlikely that you will see one of these vehicles waiting by your side at the traffic lights.

Developing weapon technology has also maximized security problems. While drawing attention to this phenomenon, security experts are constantly researching and developing to make people feel safer, and that’s why they are usually quite expensive.

If you’re considering the odds of being threatened and assassinated, then you should know that there is a surprising amount of armored vehicle options for high-profile targets. There are armored vehicles that can protect you from a handgun, and then there are also cars that can withstand projectile weapons and explosives while protecting against gas attacks.

This week, we wanted to discuss various popular, worthy and expensive armored cars. Let’s take a look at the list now.

Most Popular and Demanded Bulletproof Cars

If an armored car is popular or highly demanded, it means that it is tested and trusted by many people in roughly the same situation. This ultimately also means that you can’t go wrong with these 6 exceptional vehicles.

Mercedes Benz S-Guard (Approx. $400,000)

The Mercedes Benz S-Class’s armored sibling is one of the most popular vehicles on the market. Although armored features are applied throughout the vehicle’s exterior, it doesn’t compromise the elegance we all know and love about the S-Class.

The Mercedes Benz S-Guard is built strong enough to withstand the attack of an M60 machine gun. In the event of a gas attack, S-Guard closes its outer vents and activates its own oxygen system to supply fresh air to the interior of the vehicle.

Audi A8 Security (Approx. $700,000)

The Audi A8 Security is a fully armored vehicle; however, the armor can be a little hard to spot because this car is intentionally designed to emulate a regular luxury Audi A8. It might be hard to believe your own eyes, but this particular Audi has been certified by the German Ballistics Testing Center to be completely bulletproof, and they take their job very seriously.

Audi manufactures the A8 Security in a highly secure area. A specialized team of workers work on the armoring process, and it takes them 400 hours to complete each handmade armored A8. The car can withstand almost anything fire related and can also be customized according to the buyer’s needs. It even comes with its own siren system.

BMW 750Li Sedan (Approx. $340,000)

The BMW 750Li Sedan comes with an engine that produces 400 horsepower and substantial armor. It’s a fact that a lot of ballistic steel was used while it was designed to make the Sedan safer.

While many armored vehicle manufacturers only secure the rear seat or main passenger compartment to minimize cost, the BMV 750Li protects the entire vehicle. We are not kidding; it’s a common practice to armor plate the fuel tank, but BMW armored parts such as the front mudguard and the exhaust pipes.

Cadillac Escalade ESV (Approx. $350,000)

Cadillac Escalade ESV was designed by Becker Automotive Design and no expense was spared to make it luxurious. Inside the vehicle, there are leather upholstery, wood upholstery, office equipment and large LCD screens. The ESV was designed from the ground up using an extra strong chassis. Becker provides pretty good protection with bulletproof steel and 1,5-inch thick glass.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (Price on Request)

Over the last 60 years, the Toyota Land Cruiser has earned its status as one of the most capable off-road 4×4 vehicles in the world. Since the launch of the 300 series, INKAS Armored has produced armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300s for customers around the world, making it one of the most popular armored SUV manufacturers on the market.

Coupled with Toyota’s incredible capabilities as a SUV, Inkas’ armored Land Cruiser 300 is an extremely tough vehicle. It even received the coveted VR7 certification from Germans, and to get this certificate, the vehicle must face extreme situations like an explosion of 15 kilos of TNT. This Land Cruiser also had to withstand over 780 rounds of 7.62 and 5.56 mm ammunition.

As you can tell, it is one of the safest armored vehicles that can be found, but that’s not the only reason that makes this car so popular. It also has something to do with the looks. It’s almost impossible to tell if this car is armored while looking at it from outside.

The armored SUV is perfectly protected and at the same time retains the comfort of a standard Toyota Land Cruiser 300. Its interior is trimmed with high quality leather, and full multimedia system is right there. However, you can’t choose a panoramic roof for safety reasons and an evacuation hatch is provided in its place.

Lexus LX600 (Price on Request)

The Lexus LX600 SUV is essentially the more luxurious sibling of the Land Cruiser 300. When Inkas was designing their armored Land Cruiser, they also wanted to give their customers a more luxurious option and the armored Lexus LX600 was born.

Lexus LX600 holds the same protective standards as the Land Cruiser 300 and also shares the popularity. Just like the Land Cruiser, it’s almost impossible for anyone to tell if this car is armored, just by looking at it from the exterior. If you want your incognito armored vehicle served with a side of luxury, the Lexus LX600 is going to be your best bet.

Worth Cars to be Bulletproofed

Some people prefer to look exclusive even when they are in danger. Below we listed 3 exclusive vehicles that can do just that for anyone who needs.

Mercedes Benz G63 AMG (Approx. $1 Million)

The Mercedes Benz G63 AMG is one of the best armored limousines available. Produced by Inkas, the G63 AMG draws attention with its luxury and interior and exterior safety. In addition, the vehicle has matte black leather seats, customized lights, bulletproof glass, and security cameras. Additional features, such as fuel tank protection, are also available on the G63 AMG.

Aston Martin DB11 Armored (Price on Request)

With the help of German company Trasco Bremen, you can now own a bulletproof Aston Martin and feel like James Bond every day. When you enter the company’s website, you can see cars like Audi, BMW, and S-Class, but they also produce armored sports cars for politicians, celebrities and people who need to be protected while going fast.

Making sports cars safer is great, but new airbags and electronic systems don’t mean anything for Trasco Bremen. Instead, they equipped their DB11 with features such as Anti-Hijacking hardware and new ballistic glasses developed in-house. It’s also constructed using ballistic steel and light composite materials; therefore, it only weighs 330 lbs more than the regular DB11.

Paramount Marauder (Approx. $485,000)

The Marauder is highly agile for its giant size and is designed to handle the toughest environments and conditions. It comes with normal or extended chassis options and has two compartments; two seats at the front and eight military-style seats at the back.

In tests conducted by the popular British TV program TopGear, it has been proven that the vehicle both fully protects its interior compartment and continues to stay functional against 8 kilos of TNT and 14 kilos of dynamite explosions.

Marauder’s special anti-explosion seats are designed to protect passengers from explosions that can occur on the sides and under the vehicle. The front and rear compartments of the vehicle are reinforced with double-layer armor against external threats. Additional armor reinforcement can also be added to desired areas of the Marauder.

Most Expensive Cars That Were Armored

In this part of the list, we want to talk about the most expensive armored vehicles. They are a bit more exclusive than our previous category. For example, to own one of the cars below, you might need to run for the highest office in the USA.

Dartz Kombat T98 (Approx. $1.5 Million)

Russian manufacturer Dartz stands out as one of the most expensive armored vehicles in this list, with America’s own, the Beast. Costing $1.5 million, the Kombat T98 is also known as the Prombron in various parts of the world. Here’s a fact; the interior of this armored SUV is lined with 100% whale penis skin. Yes, you read that right.

Russian politicians and princes in Europe mostly prefer the Kombat T98. In addition to all its features, the SUV features diamond-encrusted white gold gauges and gold-plated windows. Kombat T98’s 8.1-liter V8 engine is equipped with bullet and explosion-proof armor.

Cadillac One “The Beast” (Approx. $1.5 Million)

The Cadillac One (nicknamed the Beast) is a special armored vehicle prepared to transport the President of the United States. This is no ordinary Cadillac at all, and you can tell that easily by just the $1.5 million price tag.

The Beast comes with a foam-filled fire extinguishing system, a separated oxygen supply, extra weapons in the trunk and fuel tank protection. The vehicle’s armor is made of heavy steel, aluminum, titanium and ceramic.

Cadillac rightly doesn’t disclose most of its features, but they can always tell that it’s impossible to open the vehicle’s doors by outside intervention. In addition, the vehicle has its own encrypted communication system to call for help against any inconvenience.

Karlmann King (Approx. $2 Million)

Designed by the Chinese automotive company IAT and built by a European team of more than 1,800 people, only 12 of the Karlmann King will be produced to maintain its uniqueness. The Batmobile clearly inspired the massive SUV, and although it may seem strange at first glance, the asymmetrical design adds a different character to the vehicle.

The vehicle in the SUV segment is based on the Ford F-550 and weighs 13,220 lbs. Under the hood, it’s powered by Ford’s 6.8-liter V12 engine. This engine is right out of the F-550 and with 420 horsepower, it can reach a top speed of 137 mph.

The body is manufactured using carbon fiber and steel. The interior is equipped with ultra-modern features such as an HD sound system, 4K TV, safe box, phone mirroring system, satellite TV, satellite phone, coffee machine, electric table, air purifier, neon lights and refrigerator.

Conclusion

The main purpose of bulletproof protection for your vehicle is to provide extra protection for your vehicle, yourself and your passengers. It’s reasonable to think this extreme, but in the long run, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

People want an armored car for several reasons. Not only does it protect against attacks, it is more durable, long-lasting and ideal for everyday use. For example, in case of a traffic accident, any one of the vehicles above will be strong enough to protect its occupants from serious injury while protecting the car itself.

This article was brought to you on behalf of INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing, North America’s bulletproofing / armoring industry leader.