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Rezvani Fortress Truck

Rezvani has spent a decade converting production vehicles into armored machines that look like they rolled off a film set. The Jeep Wrangler became the Tank. The Escalade became the Vengeance. The Urus became the Knight. The Fortress applies the same formula to a Ford F-150 Raptor R, and the result is the most extreme thing Rezvani has built to date.

The base powertrain is the Raptor's twin turbocharged 3.5 liter V6 producing 450 horsepower through a 10 speed automatic and full time intelligent four wheel drive. The option most buyers will choose is the supercharged 5.2 liter Predator V8 pushing 850 horsepower and 650 lb ft of torque through the same drivetrain. An electronic locking transfer case with selectable drive modes covers sand, mud, rock crawling, Baja running, snow, and daily road use. Fox Live Valve internal bypass shocks with adaptive damping and long travel suspension handle the chassis. Ground clearance reaches 15 inches with approach angles up to 38 degrees and water fording capability to 45 inches. Tires run up to 40 inches on beadlock capable wheels.

The tactical defense package is where the Fortress becomes something else entirely. Military grade composite ballistic armor wraps the body panels. Bullet resistant glass fills every window. Blast resistant shielding protects the underbody. Kevlar composite panels wrap the radiator, battery, and fuel tank. Reinforced suspension handles the additional armored weight, and run flat military tires keep the truck moving even on destroyed rubber.

The defense systems list reads like a military procurement catalog. Electrified door handles and magnetic deadbolts prevent unauthorized access. A smoke screen deploys dense cover at the press of a button. An exterior pepper spray dispenser activates from inside the cabin. FLIR thermal night vision displays heat signatures on screen. EMP protection shields the electronics from electromagnetic pulse weapons. Strobe and blinding lights work front and rear. A siren and PA system with external speakers allow communication without opening doors or windows. A console mounted quick access safe holds valuables or protective equipment. A Security Survival Kit includes military grade gas masks, a hypothermia kit, and first aid supplies.

Beyond the tactical hardware, the Fortress includes solar panels, a portable power station with inverter, an auxiliary fuel system, satellite internet connectivity, and a water storage system. The interior offers over 10 seat styles in a luxury appointed cabin that contrasts sharply with what sits underneath and around it.

The exterior wears Rezvani's angular composite bodywork with functional hood heat extractors, a wide body high clearance fender system, integrated LED off road lighting, reinforced steel bumpers with a built in winch, and roof mounted auxiliary lighting. A rear tow package and front recovery hooks handle utility.

Limited to 100 units. Pricing has not been fully announced but the tactical armor package alone runs around $150,000 on top of the base vehicle. Reservations are open for a refundable $500 deposit. Whether anyone actually needs this level of protection is a question for the buyer. Whether Rezvani can deliver it is no longer a question at all.

 

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