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Suit Of Armor! Alpine Armoring's Bulletproof Lincoln Navigator In Focus

By Jonathan Bergman, Published Dec 8, 2019

Today we have one of their unique SUV builds - a Lincoln Navigator offered with armored protection levels ranging from A4/B4 all the way up to A10/B7.

The Car

The Alpine Armoring Navigator is based on the 2019/20 Lincoln Navigator equipped with a 3.5 liter Ford Ecoboost V-6 generating 450 hp, 10 speed automatic transmission and AWD. She's appointed with a range of luxury options such as heated power leather seats, premium sound system, full suite of driver sensing gear, and a clean exterior and interior look which have driven up sales considerably.

The Conversion

Alpine's basic ballistic package can stop a standard AK-47 and M-4 round before penetrating the interior compartment. Ride height can be raised or lowered to suit the customer's specs. Glass is removed and replaced with a multi-layered ballistic glass. The passenger compartment is reinforced with hardened steel. The roof and underbody are angled for anti-mine protection. The engine, ECM, and gas tank are armored and door hinges are reinforced. And finally, a set of run flat tires are installed.

The Results

In addition to the standard armor equipment, Alpine offers a siren system, light kits, camera setup, and smoke screen for you James Bond aficionados out there. While the up-armoring is said to add several hundred ponds to the weight of the car, driving dynamics and acceleration are largely unchanged. Pricing has not been released but Alpine has several used models up for sale right now on their website. Check it out. Buckle up.

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