This seems to have been the year for civil unrest across Europe. From the riots across Britain earlier this year, to outbreaks in Greece, it would appear that seasons of discontent are becoming more prevalent. Watchful of such violence perhaps as well as their own economic woes, the Italian government has just purchased nineteen armoured Maserati Quattroportes.
These Quattroporte Sport GT S models enjoy 4.7-litre V8 engines. With 434 horsepower, they are capable of immediately escaping from hazards, reaching 62mph in 5.1 seconds.
The Italian government’s purchase will no doubt come under scrutiny, in these times of austerity. However, the cash injection of 3.8 million Euros into its own motor manufacturing industry will nevertheless only be good for its ailing GDP. It also demonstrates to the nation that now is the best time to support home enterprise.
Likewise, the purchase of an Armoured Range Rover by Signature Car Hire supports the classic British brand.
The Armoured Range Rover which forms part of their portfolio enjoys many features that add protection to its occupants.
Security is primarily provided by the armouring of the Range Rover. All bodywork is covered with Armormax ballistic composite material. The aftermarket armourer also uses cutting edge technology in the form of the Weld Free Process to ensure no weak spots decrease ballistic protection. Where there are windows, bullet-resistant glass is contoured to fit any curves and retain the visual appearance of the original windows.
Further details of protection are found in the floors, fuel tank, and tyres of the Armoured Range Rover. Multi-ply rigid ballistic fragmentation material combined with Armormax PAC100 is moulded to fit the floor boards and panels. The fuel tank is wrapped in a ballistic fragmentation blanket. Five run flat tyres are supplied with this ultimate 4×4.
Protection from high-powered rifles, automatics such as AK-47s as well as pistols such as Magnums and Lugers is present.
One of the best protection features is however the fact this Range Rover looks just like any other Range Rover. Nobody would suspect that it may be carrying contents that are in any way out of the ordinary.
The popularity of armoured cars is highlighted by this news from Italy. Both government officials and high profile members of the public are seeing more and more need for vehicles offering such levels of security.
The Armoured Range Rover’s features mean that anybody can enjoy the same level of protection. A superior level of comfort and security is available. Whether the concerns are random acts of street violence, or for the safety of leading politicians or public figures, this vehicle is available to hire to serve and protect.