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Armored Gurkha LAPV auction!

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Armored Gurkha LAPV auction!

Here comes the perfect vehicle for them Apocalypse! And if you do Armored vehicle looks familiar, then you've definitely watched the fifth part of "Fast and Furious". There he is Agent Hobbs' official car (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) and protects the crew from a hail of bullets and removes other vehicles at the same time. The one produced by the Canadian manufacturer Terradyne Gurkha LAPV is definitely not a run-of-the-mill vehicle. LAPV is the abbreviation for "Light Armored Patrol Vehicle“- an uncompromising armored vehicle that at least has the Protection class B4 has.

Sale of the civil version

Originally, the LAPV was primarily used for official purposes such as Law enforcement designed. For the public market, civil versions were also created that are used by private security companies, for example. The example shown here is such a civilian variant. The mileage is only 25.335 km and the car is currently being sold by the auction house collecting cars available for sale in Canada. The end of the auction is next Monday (December 13.12.2021th, XNUMX) and the vehicle is currently available 165.000 Canadian dollars (approx. 114.573,79 euros).

special version of the Gurkha LAPV

The offered Civil version shines in the matte Granite gray. Peculiarities, like Lightweight body parts or Custom window distinguish the quality of the vehicle. In addition to the extensive equipment, such as six seats and more complete LED lighting front and back with grating, there is also a full-fledged spare under the stern. The 20 inch (50,8 cm) rims are one Beadlock versionwhich is why the giant Off-road tires even with low air pressure and at the same time heavy use have a secure fit on the rim.

Powerful diesel engine

Terradyne used one as a base for the construction of the Gurkha LAPV Ford Super Duty Truck F-450. Among other things, the chassis and the 6,7 L large V8 diesel engine taken over, which propels the armored colossus adequately. The machine performs proudly 334 PS and convinces with a maximum torque of 1.017 Nm. The Terradyne Gurkha LAPV of course all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Two large tanks also ensure that the vehicle remains operational for a long time, even in times of crisis. Because in addition to the standard 40 gallon reservoirs (151 liters) the wagon to be auctioned has a secondary one Custom tank besides, the other one 80 gallons (303 liters) holds.

  • Terradyne off-road package
    - FOX damper
    - Cable winch with approx. 7,5 tons of pulling power
    - Front differential

elegant interior

Despite the rustic appearance, the Gurkha shines with one luxurious interior. That with fine Leather and Alcantara equipped cockpit is recognized directly by Ford F-Series drivers. The center console has illuminating controls, A heated windshield and Heated seats ensure pleasant driving comfort. For the safety of the occupants, the vehicle is equipped with a Central locking system and Backup camera equipped and built-in Alpine sound system ensures entertainment and beautiful sound. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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