Armored Volvo XC90 Weighs Nearly 10,000 Pounds

Could come in handy.....

With incompetence in Government around the world, an armored auto could become a standard purchase for people, especially executives.

10,000 lbs and a 4 cylinder engine?  Yeah, pass on that.  Mercedes has a V12 in their armored car, or a V8 if you aren't in a hurry.

If you're driving an armored vehicle, you're not in a hurry. 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 cylnders in a 10,000lb vehicle will be slow. 

19 hours ago, ccap41 said:

If you're driving an armored vehicle, you're not in a hurry. 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 cylnders in a 10,000lb vehicle will be slow. 

You might be in a hurry if trying to get away from a terrorist attack.

8 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

You might be in a hurry if trying to get away from a terrorist attack.

And you'll still be screwed because of traffic and TEN THOUSAND POUNDS OF VEHICLE. That's what the armor is for. 

Yeah, more power is more gooder but even with 1000hp you have to try and bring that thing to a halt at some point and speed is your enemy there. Maybe slow and steady is better. I mean you are in an armored vehicle. 

32 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

And you'll still be screwed because of traffic and TEN THOUSAND POUNDS OF VEHICLE. That's what the armor is for. 

Yeah, more power is more gooder but even with 1000hp you have to try and bring that thing to a halt at some point and speed is your enemy there. Maybe slow and steady is better. I mean you are in an armored vehicle. 

Larger Brembo 8 piston brakes.  

Course I could take this the EV route and say Hybrid would be better so you have the instant Torque of electric motors and the regen on braking. 

I honestly think a 10,000 lb armored auto would be best if a Hybrid. This is the one time an efficient Diesel generator with AWD Electric motors and over sized traditional brakes to support the Regen could really help move these protective Beasts.

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