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Rezvani Motors is second to none when it comes to transforming already beastly 4×4 SUVs into armored vehicles fit for an apocalyptic world. The California-based automotive designer has already stamped its authority here at Yanko design with military-inspired vehicles like the Vengeance, Tank, and even the V8-powered Urus. Now, it’s the turn of the mighty Ford F-150 Raptor to get the Rezvani treatment for good.
They call it the 2027 Fortress and for good reason. The Doomsday-proof vehicle is hailed to be the “ultimate tactical off-road super truck,” making any F-150 look underwhelming. By no means is the original F-150 Raptor off-roader incapable of taking on any terrain, but this beast is a hyper-muscular version on steroids. It’s a heavily modified pickup truck inside out with a starting price tag of $285,000 to match the exploits. Like all times, this one too is a Limited-Edition creation restricted to 100 units, and booked for a refundable $500 deposit.
Designer: Rezvani Motors
According to Rezvani, the tactical off-road truck can easily handle city streets and, pretty obviously, the terrain that no other truck will ever dread going on. The beast comes in two options: the standard Raptor R with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 churning out 450 horsepower or the Raptor R’s supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 producing an impressive 850 horsepower. It’s not about traversing the terrain; it’s more about going there with authority as the Fortress gets the Ford’s Fox Live Valve internal bypass shocks, adaptive damping, and long-travel suspension. Just imagine it has a ground clearance of 15 inches, an approach angle of 38 degrees, and a departure angle of 29 degrees, which makes it capable of riding 45 inches of water without much fuss.
It is a top-tier military grade vehicle with reinforced steel bumpers, hood heat extractors, wide body fender extensions, roof-mounted auxiliary lighting and 20inch beadlock capable wheels topped up with oversize 40-inch all-terrain tires. You can go a step further, as the rugged SUV can be optioned with extra military-certified equipment, including electrified door handles, smokescreen, on-board thermal night-vision system, and electromagnetic pulse protection. If that doesn’t impress you much, then getting the full ballistic armor, bullet-resistant glass, blast-resistant underbody protection, run-flat military tires, and reinforced suspension system to manage all this weight is also an option.
Things don’t stop here as the truck can be beefed up with off-grid options like sports solar panels, auxiliary fuel systems, satellite internet connectivity, portable power station, and a dedicated water storage system if the world turns out into a Mad Max-like battleground. Those perks, however, come at an extra cost of around $150,000, which I’m sure a billionaire tycoon won’t mind sparing. On the inside, things get as cozy as they could, cocooning the riders in luxury. The thing is done in full-leather upholstery, with moody ambient lighting and an infotainment system that can be upgraded to Focal speakers paired with a JL subwoofer to make you go crazy.
Gaurav Sood
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