Saturday, May 30, 2009

KNIGHT XV - Luxury Hummer...




















KNIGHT XV Specifications...

The KNIGHT-XV is an armoured vehicle and not a vehicle that has been armored. This means that unlike most vehicles that are armoured after-market, the KNIGHT XV is manufactured using military-grade armouring materials.

With its distinct size, extraordinary security features and ultra-luxurious interior appointments, the KNIGHT XV provides one of the most unique vehicle ownership experiences in today's SUV marketplace.

The innovative and incomparable KNIGHT XV takes approximately 1,500 hours to hand build with precision craftsmanship and attention to detail that one can expect from a vehicle of this caliber.

Vehicle Characteristics...

Length240"(6096 mm)
Width92"(2337 mm)
Ground clearance14"(355 mm)
Height100"(2540 mm)

The vehicle is built on a super duty specially modified Ford chassis platform (making parts and service easily accessible globally).

Engine: Ford, V10, 6.8-litre gas engine with E-85 Ethanol Conversion system added, (referring to as Flex Fuel engine) Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Diesel engine also available as an option.

Horsepower: 400 HP and 500 ft lbs. torque (approximately)

4 X 4: Electronic, push button 4WD

Transmission: 5- speed Torqshift automatic transmission

Brakes: Four-wheel disc anti-lock traction control

Wheelbase:141"(3576 mm)
GVWR:17,950lbs(8,159.09 kg)

Armored Curb Weight: The finished vehicle weight is approximately 12,000 lbs. (5,454.55 kg)

Fuel tank: 40 gallons (US) (151Litres)

Air conditioning: Factory Air conditioning in-cabin

Tires: Four LT40X13.50R20 Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ with ballistic run flats

Vehicle armor: The KNIGHT XV’s armouring level varies based each client’s specific requirements.


The following is a list of standard features on a basic luxury version of the KNIGHT XV vehicle...

Interior Appointments...

  • Leather 6 way electric conference and cabin seating, total 6 passengers, in hand crafted Andrew Muirhead leather
  • Wilton Wool luxury carpeting
  • Spacious extended interior
  • Alpine AM, FM, CD, DVD, Navigation and Bluetooth equipment
  • Front power windows
  • Ultra Suede interior finish throughout
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Interior lighting, map/courtesy and ambient
  • Dual screen rear console (remote controlled inputs)
  • Personal rear seat side mounted laptop stations

Exterior Appointments...

  • Stainless steel running boards (side and rear mounted)
  • Knight XV 20" polished rims, forged from 6061 aluminum
  • Mickey Thompson 40" Baja tires
  • Fascia mounted PIAA dual mode fog and driving lamps
  • Heated, telescoping side view mirrors

Security Appointments...

  • FLIR night vision cameras*** mounted front and rear, on individual screens
  • Roof mounted rear view camera
  • Keyless entry system
  • Transparent, tinted, armour glass throughout
  • Tandem tinted moon roof panels (transparent armour) with privacy shades
  • ASC Ballistic run flat system on all tires
  • Securilok passive anti theft key system

The PathfindIR Thermal imaging Camera offers dramatically better performance compared to traditional Night Vision Cameras.The FLIR Systems PathFindIR is a compact thermal imaging camera that significantly reduces the hazards of night time driving. This Automotive Night Vision Systems enable drivers to see much further, with improved clarity, than with standard headlights. Drivers can detect and monitor pedestrians, animals, or objects on or near the road, allowing more time to react to any potential danger. PathFindIR Thermal imager helps to detect and recognize potential hazards in total darkness, smoke, rain and snow.

The KIGHT XV is built using ballistic hardened steel, making it fully armoured including ballistic fiberglass fenders, bumper and up to 64 mm. (2 and a 1/2 inches) transparent armour (glass).

Tires and Rims: 40" tires with specialized custom designed and engineered 20" rims that utilize forged 6061 aluminum - the same used on commercial aircraft landing gear. The outer flange was reinforced to exceed to four times the normal impact testing required for standard wheels. Coupled with its ballistic run flat tire system it creates the pinnacle of safety in tire and wheel system exceeding anything on the market today.

Upgraded Options...

Interior Appointments...

  • Optional seating (from boardroom seating to first class aircraft sleeper)
  • Driver partition (with two way intercom) may be ordered with or without hydraulic window drive
  • Electrostatic window opaqueing (tinting) system, sides and rear
  • Rear passenger power windows
  • Heated seats
  • Large flat screen TV
  • Entertainment - media system upgrades
  • Window privacy screens
  • Curtains for rear-door windows, electric
  • Curtains for rear-window
  • Black Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Refreshment bar
  • Cooler box
  • Cigar Humidor
  • Security safe
  • A/C inverter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Right-hand-drive version

Exterior Appointments...

  • Siren, two way P/A with intercom system
  • Hidden front VIP strobes (red, blue, clear)
  • Towing package
  • Expedition heavy duty roof rack with folding ladder
  • Outside spare, mounted on rear door
  • Windshield visor
  • Battery: Original replaced with an Optima® battery
  • Auxiliary fuel tank
  • Turbo Charger
  • Remote starter

Security Appointments...

  • Surveillance cameras
  • External Listening Device
  • Under vehicle magnetic attachment detector
  • GPS Transmitter
  • Bolt lock door system
  • Search spot light (roof mounted)
  • Oxygen survival kit for inside front and rear compartment
  • External smoke security system, sides and rear (available where permitted)
  • Exhaust System wire mesh tailpipe protection