It can handle the blast from two hand grenades.
If you look at the newly revealed BMW X5 Protection, and it's just not a luxurious enough of an armored crossover, then check out the bullet-resistant Bentley Bentayga from Inkas. It costs $500,000 to have this level of opulence and security.
The
armored Bentayga has BR6 ballistic protection meaning that it can take
bullets from a 7.62-millimeter assault rifle round like what would come
from an AK-47. In addition, the armored floor can withstand two of the
German military's DM51 hand grenades detonating simultaneously beneath
the vehicle. There's extra protection for the fuel tank, around the
battery, and for the electronic control unit.
Armored SUV Alternatives:
This Bentayga looks like any other example on the road, it has a few
other secrets like emergency lights behind the grille. Buyers can add
optional features like a smokescreen system, fire suppression for the
engine bay, and electric door handles.
The powertrain remains
stock. The twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 pumps out 600 horsepower (447
kilowatts) and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) that runs through an
eight-speed automatic. Inkas doesn't specify what effect the armor's
weight has the crossover's performance, but don't expect the vehicle
still to be able to reach 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.
The Future of Bentley Crossovers:
Bentley is currently developing a refreshed Bentayga
with design tweaks at the front and rear. There are strong indications
for some changes in the cabin, too. Powertrain revisions are a mystery
at this point. Expect the upgraded model to go on sale in 2020, but it
can't take a bullet, let alone two grenades, like this one.
