IF you’ve just woken up to the zombie apocalypse or simply want traffic to get out of your way, here’s the vehicle you need: the Rezvani Tank.
It’s actually an SUV, one with excellent off-road capabilities, and although it looks like something the army or police tactical response team might drive — it has luxurious accommodation inside.
The Tank is the first vehicle of its kind from respected Californian car maker Rezvani, better known for its spectacular sports cars.
Under the optional Kevlar armour, the Tank uses a 6.4-litre Fiat Chrysler V8 tuned to produce 375kW/585Nm and although it’s built on a Jeep Wrangler chassis, its suspension and 4×4 drivetrain are from specialist aftermarket suppliers.
The Off-Road package comes with 37×12.5-inch knobby tyres, a Dynatrac ProRock 44/60 axle set with an electronically locking differential and 2.5-inch Fox, remote-reservoir shocks.
The Off-Road Extreme package has one-inch wider tyres, ProRock XD60/80 axles with air lockers and an air compressor, Dynatrac ProGrip brakes and 2.5-inch Fox internal bypass shocks with dual-speed compression selection.
Inside, you can have hand-stitched leather seats, a micro-suede headliner, a 7.9-inch infotainment screen with loads of apps and head-up display.
Standard kit includes LED fog lights and a roof-mounted LED light bar.
But for a few dollars more you can also get a tow bar and winch, auto-extending side steps, thermal night-vision cameras, military grade run-flat tyres, Kevlar armoured body panels, bullet-proof glass and underbody protection.
So the Tank can be whatever you want it to be.
Rezvani describes it as a ‘tactical urban vehicle’ or an ‘extreme utility vehicle.’
Prices start from US $178,500 (about $230,000 here).
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