South African firm builds the world’s first armored Jaguar I-Tempo

Whenever you consider armored automobiles, the presidential “Beast” limo and huge SUVs possible come to thoughts. What you won’t contemplate is that because the auto trade transforms itself to supply electrical autos, we’ll begin seeing extra armored EVs. A South African firm has a leg up on this space with the discharge of the primary armored Jaguar I-Tempo.

Armormax has workplaces across the globe, however its residence base in South Africa is answerable for growing the armored SUV. Jaguar South Africa labored with the corporate to supply the I-Tempo, and the work so as to add safety doesn’t void or change the guarantee.

Armoring a automobile tends so as to add a ton of weight, however Armormax says the I-Tempo takes benefit of its in-house supplies. The corporate claims its safety materials is the lightest on the earth and notes the usage of high-grade ballistic glass. The I-Tempo provides a B4 ballistic safety score, which covers handguns as much as a .44 Magnum and shotguns. Armormax added run-flat tires and an exterior intercom system.

We don’t know if Armormax will supply the I-Tempo outdoors of South Africa, nevertheless it possible received’t be low cost if it does. The U.S. I-Tempo begins at greater than $71,000, and that’s earlier than patrons add any of Armormax’s spectacular upgrades. The corporate provides fuel masks, ballistic riot shields, bomb blankets, and extra. If Bond-villain options are your factor, Armormax will promote you smoke display screen techniques, electric-shock door handles, and a highway tack allotting system.