Civilian armoured Superb Estate developed by Skoda
31 May 2018|3,257 views
The armoured Superb is the end result of a joint venture project between Skoda and a U.K.-based convertor. Following three years of development is a finished model that is virtually indistinguishable from the standard production car yet offers bullet and blast protection to occupants.
Protection is provided by a combination of bullet-resistant glass, high-strength steel and composite materials; yet despite this the fully-armoured Superb retains its spacious five-seater layout cabin, large boot and acclaimed build quality.
The armoured car is based on a standard 2.0 TDI 187bhp Superb Estate. Although exact details of the conversion must remain secret, the passenger cell has been reinforced to the extent that it meets PAS 300 requirements for ballistic and blast protection. This certification was carried out by an independent test facility and involved firing different types of ammunition at the vehicle and exposing it to blast and fragmentation threats.
The suspension and braking systems have been upgraded to account for the additional weight of the car, with the former modified to ensure safe and accurate handling at high speeds. Other features incorporated into the design include adaptations to the wheels that can continue to run even if the tyres are deflated - allowing the driver to get to a place of safety after a blowout - and an emergency lighting and siren system.
The armoured Superb is the end result of a joint venture project between Skoda and a U.K.-based convertor. Following three years of development is a finished model that is virtually indistinguishable from the standard production car yet offers bullet and blast protection to occupants.
Protection is provided by a combination of bullet-resistant glass, high-strength steel and composite materials; yet despite this the fully-armoured Superb retains its spacious five-seater layout cabin, large boot and acclaimed build quality.
The armoured car is based on a standard 2.0 TDI 187bhp Superb Estate. Although exact details of the conversion must remain secret, the passenger cell has been reinforced to the extent that it meets PAS 300 requirements for ballistic and blast protection. This certification was carried out by an independent test facility and involved firing different types of ammunition at the vehicle and exposing it to blast and fragmentation threats.
The suspension and braking systems have been upgraded to account for the additional weight of the car, with the former modified to ensure safe and accurate handling at high speeds. Other features incorporated into the design include adaptations to the wheels that can continue to run even if the tyres are deflated - allowing the driver to get to a place of safety after a blowout - and an emergency lighting and siren system.
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