armored volkswagen caravelle t5 van
| Make: | Volkswagen |
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| Model: | Caravelle T5 |
| Curb Weight: | 4,856 lb/2,203 kg |
| Seating: | 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 |
| Engine: | 1.9L I4 Bi-Turbo Diesel |
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| Transmission: | 7-Speed DSG Automatic |
| Power: | 177 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Tire: | 215/65R16 (run-flat inserts) |
| Height: | 78 in. (199 cm) |
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| Length: | 208 in. (529 cm) |
| Width: | 75 in. (190 cm) |
| Wheelbase: | 134 in. (340 cm) |
| Final Weight: | 6,856 lb (3,110 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 original glass is removed and replaced with NIJ tested multi-layered ballistic glass
- All opaque material surrounding passenger area is replaced with hardened ballistic steel
- Protection against high-power rifles such as 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 and M80 ball
- Roof (at an angle) & floor (anti-mine protection including DM51 grenade/fragmentation)
- Additional areas of armoring are the fuel tank, battery and computer module
- Rear partition ballistic glass with swing door and locking mechanism
- P.A./multi-siren system and LED strobe lights, per client's specifications
- 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-flats 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
- Custom 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 limousine specifications for this vehicle
STANDARD FEATURES: |
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Electronic Locking Differential (EDL)
- Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Independent front and rear suspension
- Front struts with coil springs & gas dampers
- Rear coil springs & anti-roll bar
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Power steering
- 16" Steel wheels
- Electrically controlled & heated door mirrors
- Body coloured exterior mirrors
- Halogen twin headlights
- Dual sliding rear doors
- Height adjustable head rests for all seats
- Driver & passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
- Height and rake adjustable steering wheel
- 3-Spoke steering wheel
- Climatic control air conditioning
- Lockable glovebox
- Radio/CD/MP3 player
- Cloth upholstery
- 12V sockets in the front, middle and rear
- Driver’s seat height and lumbar adjustment
- Full size spare wheel
- Remote central locking with deadlock