Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division has unveiled the Ranger Rover Sentinel prior to its public debut at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Show in London, U.K

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The VR8-level armored SUV Range Rover Sentinel is based on the Land Rover‘s Autobiography model, and as any other luxurious vehicle comes with the hefty price tag of $450,000. Available to order from the beginning of September 2015, it is the first high-end armored car that was fully developed by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations, (SVO) hand built at its Oxford Road facility, providing the highest levels of protection an SUV can offer against a wide variety of attacks.

The VR8 level certification that Range Rover Sentinel has passed, means that the car is the superman in the automotive world. It can withstand 7.62 mm high-velocity, armor piercing incendiary bullets and it is also offering lateral protection for 15 kg TNT blasts and defense against the DM51 grenade explosions from above the roof and beneath the floor. There is a a six-piece armored passenger cell made from super high strength steel cell and multi-laminated armor privacy glass of optical quality, providing both perfect clarity for the driver and a bullet protection. The suspension system has been modified in order to cope with the 650kg of weight, carried due to revised Dynamic Stability Control and Ride Stability Control systems. The Range Rover Sentinel has an additional back-up battery, a split charging system, the self-sealing fuel tank, the anti-tamper exhaust system and others.

An elegant vehicle, the Range Rover Sentinel is riding on 20-inch alloy wheels with heavy-duty run-flat tires. Provided the main doors will be blocked, there is an emergency escape system which is located behind the rear seats, allowing the driver and passenger to exit in an emergency situation.

The Range Rover Sentinel draws its strength from the 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine, which outputs 340 PS and is paired to a revised 8-speed ZF gearbox. Power is sent to all four wheels via a standard 4WD system with Terrain Response. 380mm front and 365mm rear ventilated disc brakes, both with high-density pads, ensure impressive stopping power when needed.

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