the best bulletproof cars

The official line from Porsche is,we dont armourplate our cars. Perhaps they dont, but they may very well point you in the general direction of JS Armoured Cars of Frankfurt, Germany, who will undertake the conversion.

JS take the Panamera Turbo and give it enough protection to stop an M16, 9mm or .44 Magnum fired at point blank range. And, if, by chance, an assailant chose to attack by means of grenade or landmine, then a heavy dose of 3mm ballistics steel added to the roof and floor will further ensure safety.

Youd be forgiven for thinking a Range Rover is pretty much indestructible, but apparently it isnt until it has had a few more additional factoryfitted options.
As yet, theres no official factory version of the new Range Rover, so youll have to make do with an older variant pictured above. Still, bulletresistant glazing, ballistic steel armouring, runflat tyres, a selfsealing fuel tank and underfloor protection all go towards ensuring the 5.0litre V8 offroader can withstand an attack by highvelocity, highcalibre bullets providing optimum occupant protection. That should do it then.

Having a very exclusive clientele does mean RollsRoyce is a little reticent about giving away too much information on exactly what is used in their cars to protect the rich and famous that travel in them. Then again, knowing all their cars are made bespoke it is a fair assumption it will kit its vehicles out with whatever the customer wants.

From the very early days you could opt for an armoured Roller take this Phantom V1 Limousine. Even today customers can specify their longwheelbase Phantom with allround Kevlar armour, a pair of matching 18carat gun mounts or a diamond encrusted pepper spray holder.

Built by Volkswagen R, the special projects wing of Volkswagen, when the longwheelbase version of the Phaeton luxury saloon first emerged it was available with a level of individualisation normally only reserved for the likes of Bentley and RollsRoyce.

Even the facelifted Phaeton is now showing its age, but the original car interior and exterior could be tailored to suit a customers precise requirements. VW also armourplated its Phaeton, equipping the car with the strength to fend off the most brutal of attacks.

Before the Mercedes S600 Guard, there was the Mercedes S600 Pullman, which could never really be described as discreet. Based on the last generation SClass, it was absolutely enormous.

Everything about this bulletproof, bombresistant limo was served in seismic proportions. Firstly, it is over 6.3 metres in length and then theres the engine; the 5.5litre V12, biturbo power source produced 517hp not far off the new longwheelbase S600 Guard. As for the price? It cost in excess of

Apart from being able to withstand a blast from a roadside device, much like the Audi A8 L Security, the old BMW 760Li also offered the option of an intercom system, allowing safe communication with people outside the car without the need to open the windows or doors. A great feature for the drivethru.

An additional safety system in the BMW includes irritant gas sensors. When the technology detects excess gas levels, it automatically closes all the windows and air vents and then pumps breathable fresh air from its own onboard air supply.

Just like every other armourprotected car, the specially prepared first generation Maserati Quattroporte was virtually indistinguishable from the standard model. It even had that glorious V8 woofle.

Only the very sharpeyed will notice the car sat slightly differently due to the suspension modifications, which had to be implemented to compensate for the additional weight of the reinforced ballisticproof body shields. No doubt it affected handling, but the bulletproof Maser was no doubt one of the fastest and most fun to drive armoured cars ever.

It takes all the expertise of Bentley coachbuilders, Mulliner, to convert its flagship Mulsanne limousine into a nearimpenetrable, mobile fortress.

None of the antiterrorist armour plating is retrofitted; all the conversion work is undertaken during the Mulsannes initial build stage, limiting any loss of performance or handling to a minimum. However, that no doubt means the cost ramps up at a fair rate, too. Still, what price do you put on the personal security of you and your nearest and dearest?

General Motors make this midsized car. It is available in three versions Coupe, Sedan and Sport Wagon. In 2002 this car was introduced as a sports sedan as the replacement of Cadillac Catera. This car has a 556 horsepower engine. In North America It is the

This car is in the second position is the Top 10 List of Bullet Resistant Cars. This is a fully armed luxury SUV made by Conquest Vehicles. Its designer William Maizlin has converted a military vehicle to a luxury vehicle. This vehicle is made of ballistic hardened steel. Its 20inch custom designed rim is made of a solid piece of 6061 aluminum.