
A street-legal SUV that is built to withstand bullets and emit a smoke screen to momentarily blind people tailing the vehicle, has gone on sale worldwide.

Packed with defensive systems to protect occupants in an ambush – including electrified door handles – the $295,000 (£231,000) made-to-order Rezvani Tank Military Edition is legally allowed on roads.

The extraordinary vehicle, which has a thermal night vision system built into the windscreen, takes approximately 14 to 24 weeks to build and can be reserved for a $2,000 (£1,500) deposit.

Developers say it has the latest in Level 7 ballistic armour, capable of stopping high calibre weapons and assault rifles.

External speakers and a microphone allow the driver to communicate threats without the need to open the door or windows of the vehicle, which boasts a 6.4-litre 500-horsepower V8 engine.

An incredible vehicle that can not only withstand bullets but also has a smoke screen that can momentarily blind anyone who might be tailing it has gone on sale

The Tank Military Edition has been created by California-based Rezvani and is based on their original Tank XUV (Extreme Utility Vehicle).

The new model features run-flat tyres, front and rear blinding lights, as well as a thermal night vision system.

Every Tank Military Edition vehicle includes a survival kit with military-grade gas masks, hypothermia kit and first aid kit, as well as sirens and a full intercom system.

Powering the Military Edition is a gas-hungry 6.4-litre 500-horsepower Hemi V8 engine, which can be upgraded to a 6.2L 707 Horsepower V8 from the Dodge Hellcat.

The company says this makes it 'capable of propelling Tank over any terrain', particularly when combined with an available adjustable suspension system for increased off-road capability.

The Military Edition comes with the tagline: 'Designed For Defence, Built For The Road. The Toughest Extreme Utility Vehicle on Earth.'

Packed with defensive systems to protect occupants in an ambush, the $295,000 (£231,000) made-to-order Rezvani Tank Military Edition is legally allowed on roads

External speakers and a microphone mean the driver can communicate with external threats without the need to open the door or windows

This extraordinary vehicle takes approximately 14 to 24 weeks to build and can be reserved for a $2,000 (£1,500) deposit

WHAT ARE THE SPECS OF THE REZVANI TANK MILITARY EDITION? The vehicle has been created by California-based Rezvani and is based on their Tank XUV (Extreme Utility Vehicle). The new Military Edition features run-flat tyres, front and rear blinding lights and a thermal night vision system. It also ships with a survival kit that includes military-grade gas masks, hypothermia kit and first aid kit. There's also sirens and a full intercom system fitted to the vehicle to warn or communicate with attackers. Powering the Military Edition is a powerful 6.4-litre 500-horsepower V8 engine, with customers able to upgrade to the 6.2L 707 Horsepower V8 from the Dodge Hellcat for an extra charge. Rezvani's all-new Military Edition can not only withstand bullets but also has a smoke screen that can momentarily blind anyone who might be chasing you has gone on sale. Packed with defensive systems to protect occupants in an ambush, the $295,000 (£231,000) made-to-order Rezvani Tank Military Edition is legally allowed on roads. Developers say it has the latest in Level 7 ballistic armour capable of stopping high calibre weapons and assault rifles. This extraordinary vehicle takes approximately 14 to 24 weeks to build and can be reserved for a $2,000 (£1,500) deposit. Advertisement

External speakers and a microphone mean the driver can communicate with external threats without the need to open the door or windows.

The exterior has a matt finish and the colour is called US Army Desert Sand.

Radiator, battery and fuel tank are all wrapped in a heat-resistant and strong synthetic 'bullet proof' Kevlar fibre.

The underside is protected against explosive devices. As well as a smoke screen, it also has strobe lights front and back to help drivers deal with unwanted pursuers.

It has magnetic dead-bolts and electrified door handles which provide maximum security against unauthorised access.

Developers say it has the latest in ballistics armour capable of stopping high calibre weapons and assault rifles

The company says this makes it 'capable of propelling Tank over any terrain'

The vehicle has been created by California-based Rezvani and is based on their original Tank XUV (eXtreme Utility Vehicle)

The underside is protected against explosive devices. As well as a smoke screen it also has strobe lights front and back to help people deal with pursuers

It also a survival kit featuring military grade gas masks, hypothermia kit and first aid kit, as well as sirens and a full intercom system

The new model features run-flat tyres, front and rear blinding lights and a thermal night vision system

The tank has military-spec runflat tires, a siren and PA system, an intercom system, on-board gas masks and first aid kits and an on-board hypothermia kit

The vehicle is 83 inches (6.9 feet) tall, 196 inches (16 feet) long and 84 inches (7 feet) wide. It weighs 4,300 lbs (1,900kg).

An elegantly appointed and customised interior with over 10 seat styles provides a sporty feel yet supple driving experience.

The original Rezvani Tank was a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a new engine, exterior and a pair of coach-style doors on each side.

'We’ve upped the ante with the new Tank Military edition,' said company founder and CEO Ferris Rezvani.

'After the success of Tank, we decided to build a machine with the ultimate security features while maintaining extreme luxury.

'Designed to withstand urban terrain or apocalyptic attack, Tank is that extreme tactical urban vehicle equipped to handle it all.'

The Military Edition has a powerful 6.4-litre 500-horsepower V8 engine, or an optional 6.2L 707 Horsepower V8 from the Dodge Hellcat

The exterior has a matt finish and the colour is called US Army Desert Sand. Radiator, battery and fuel tank are all wrapped in a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibre called Kevlar

It has magnetic dead-bolts and electrified door handles which provide maximum security against unauthorised access

The vehicle is 83 inches (6.9 feet) tall, 196 inches (16 feet) long and 84 inches (7 feet) wide. It weighs 4,300 lbs (1,900kg)