Yes, almost any vehicle can be made bulletproof with the right skills and materials, though the feasibility of vehicle armoring depends on structural integrity, space constraints, and cost-effectiveness. Alpine Armoring specializes in luxury civilian armored vehicles, creating custom bullet-resistant sedans and SUVs tailored to your specific safety needs and protecting you and your passengers in any situation.
Converting ordinary cars into armored vehicles requires comprehensive modifications, including ballistic steel panels, reinforced glass, and structural upgrades for ballistic protection. Alpine Armoring employs advanced ballistic protection levels, ranging from A1 (CEN B1) .38 Special bullet resistance to A12 (B7+) armor-piercing protection, utilizing tough armor, shatterproof windows, special steel, and lightweight armor materials, including ceramics, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, Spectra®, and polyethylene, to strengthen your vehicle against multiple threats.
Armored vehicle security modifications maintain performance through upgraded mechanical systems that compensate for the added weight of armor. Suitable vehicles for armoring include discreetly armored SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, or Ford Explorer; luxury bulletproof sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and the BMW 7-Series; or strong, armored pickup trucks like the Ford F-350 or Alpine Armoring’s custom MASTIFF®.
Customization of armored vehicles is popular among families and executives seeking protection for high-risk travel, while used-car bulletproofing offers cost-effective security. Limitations of armoring small cars include inadequate structural strength, reduced payload capacity, and impractical modification costs. Armoring costs range from $95,000 to $250,000, depending on the base vehicle and protection level.
Alpine Armoring's bulletproof vehicle approach includes additional security features, such as run-flat inserts that can keep going even if punctured, firmer suspensions, and smoke screens to boost your armored vehicle’s protection. Our all-around approach to vehicle safety ensures you get top-level security while still enjoying comfort and performance. Contact Alpine Armoring for a detailed feasibility assessment to determine if your vehicle qualifies for professional conversion.