armored chevrolet tahoe
| Make: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Tahoe |
| Curb Weight: | 5,894 lb/2,673 kg |
| Seating: | 2 + 2 + 3 |
| Engine: | 5.3L V8 Gasoline |
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| Transmission: | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Power: | 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Tire: | P275/55R20 (run-flat inserts) |
| Height: | 77 in. (195 cm) |
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| Length: | 202 in. (513 cm) |
| Width: | 79 in. (201 cm) |
| Wheelbase: | 116 in. (295 cm) |
| Final Weight: | 8,600 lb (3,901 kg) |
VIDEO LINKS
Click on the links below to view sample videos of the armoring process and the testing of ballistic glass, steel & patented composite material uniquely retrofitted on various vehicles that are armored by Alpine Armoring Inc.
GENERAL ARMORING SPECIFICATIONS... Level A9 (B6+)
- All opaque material surrounding passenger area is replaced with hardened ballistic steel
- Roof (at an angle) & floor (anti-mine protection including DM51 grenade/fragmentation)
- Protection against high-power rifles such as 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 and M80 ball
- All original glass removed and replaced with NIJ tested multi-layered ballistic glass
- Additional areas of armoring are the fuel tank, battery and computer module
- P.A./multi-siren system and LED strobe lights, per client's specifications
- Rear partition ballistic glass with swing door and locking mechanism
- Reinforced door hinges to support additional weight of the armor
- Patented designed armoring for the firewall and wheel wells
- A complete set of four (4) high-grade Run-Flat Tires installed
- Additional protection for the floor and the radiator
- Vision enhancement systems (camera/monitor)
- All door and window openings are overlapped
- Driver and passenger side power windows
- Customization per client's specifications
- Customized tailpipe protection
THE BALLISTICS
Transparent & opaque ballistic materials that are installed on all of the makes and models of Alpine's armored cars are routinely and carefully being tested in-house as well as by certified independent test laboratories. Also, certificates are on file & are supplied to the client at the time of the delivery of their armoured vehicle.
non-armoring specifications for this vehicle
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Stability control
- Rear locking differential
- 20 x 8.5 in. chrome alloy wheels
- Underbody mounted spare tire
- Manual flip-up lifgate window
- Rear power liftgate door
- Trailer hitch
- Trailer wiring
- On demand 4WD
- Mechanical center differential
- Electronic hi-lo gear selection
- Automatic locking hubs
- Short and long arm front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Front independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- 4-wheel ABS
- Remote anti-theft alarm system
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Daytime running lights
- Engine immobilizer
- Front fog/driving lights
- Auto delay off headlamps
- Dusk sensing headlamps
- Turn signal mirrors
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Multi-level heated front seats
- 8 -way power front driver and passenger seats
- Front seats with adjustable lumbar support
- Height adjustable front seats
- Premium leather upholstery
- Reclining rear seats
- Manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Remote power door locks
- Reverse tilt dual side mirrors
- Heated power mirrors
- Adjustable pedals
- Chrome grille
- Power steering
- 12V front, rear, and cargo outlets
- Rear parking sensors
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- Rear view camera
- Three zone climate control
- Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Bose 10-speaker premium brand stereo
- Separate rear audio
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 Playback
- Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
- USB connection