Cadillac Escalade
The Armored Cadillac Escalade SUV is unmistakably one of the de facto choices when it comes to armored vehicle purchasing, and with good reason: combining a large and comfortable interior with its performance, off-road and towing capabilities, it is definitely a great choice for armoring. Moreover, Cadillac Escalade are built on a truck-based platform, its powerful engine and thick frame really lend themselves towards armoring.
Plenty of space is supplied to seat seven occupants comfortably, with a great deal left over for cargo. What makes this beast go is a 6.2L V8 yielding 420hp, attached to a ten-speed sequential shift transmission, making it easy to distribute the power to the pavement. Power locks and windows, touchscreen infotainment system and second row folding seats round out some of the features found in this armored SUV.
An executive interior package is recommended for this vehicle and can be installed during the armoring process, including a separating bulkhead between driver and rear seats, a full-size LED screen, bar and premium sound system.
General Specs
Chassis Cadillac Escalade
Type Left Hand Drive, VIP Special Purpose Vehicle
Engine 6.2L Eco Tec3 V8, Aluminum Block
Transmission 10-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Horsepower 420hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque 460 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
Drive Train 4x4
Brakes 4-wheel vented disc w/ABS & Brake Assist
Suspension Magnetic Ride Control
Electrical 220-amp alternator
Steering Rack and Pinion Hydraulic, Power-Assisted
Dimensions (L) 224.4in x (W) 80.50in x (H) 74.4in
Wheelbase 130 in
Doors/Hatches 4 Doors, 1 Rear Door
Seating Capacity 2 (Driver and Co-Pilot) + 2 Captain Chairs +
3 Back Bench Seat
Fuel Capacity 31.0 US Gal Gasoline
Payload Capacity 1,670 lb
Armor Protection
Custom designed, chassis-mounted body. The vehicle’s body incorporates heat and noise insulation materials providing superior comfort level to its occupants. Armoring of passenger compartment to provide protection in accordance with EN 1063: BR6. **see table below**
Floor is fitted with blast protection to protect occupants against fragmentation from detonation of 2 DM-51 German ordnance hand grenades or equivalent light anti-personnel mines. Additional floor protection (V-hull design). Vehicle body is fully encapsulated to provide armor protection to occupants at all points. Armor consists of all welded ballistic grade steel construction. The interior frame, constructed of ballistic grade steel, provides overlap and backup protection for the large-surface principal impact areas such as the doors and windows. Structural reinforcement of the support pillars and other areas that are crucial to maintaining vehicle safety in any circumstance, including rollover and ramming situations.
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Glass Armoring
The Bullet Resistant Glass installed on the vehicle provides the same level of protection as the rest of the unit .
Bullet resistant glass is the made with the highest quality, meeting the latest industry standards for:
Spall protection layer on all glass
Free of optical distortion
No discoloration from UV rays
Ultra thin, Ultra Light 24 mm glass thickness
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Opaque Armoring Details
Full Perimeter armoring offering 360 ° coverage within passenger compartment using certified ballistic steel plating.
All opaque armoring materials used in the vehicle are of the highest quality and certified to exceed ballistic levels.
Overlapped apertures with bullet catchers in door/window are to prevent penetration from bullets.
Additional opaque armoring installed to protect mechanical components of the vehicle:
Electrical Battery
Electronic Control Module (Engine ECU)
Radiator
Fuel Tank
All ballistic materials used in the construction of the Cadillac Escalade are certified by an independent ballistic protection laboratory.
Door/ Hatches
Armor overlap at all doors to prevent penetration through doorposts and pillars.
Door pillars and hinges designed specifically for this vehicle, thereby ensuring maximum strength and usability.
All doors have weather stripping installed to prevent exterior climate from entering vehicle.
Power
6.2 L V8 EcoTec3 Aluminum Block Engine
Cylinder Deactivation Technology from 8 to 4
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Technology
Direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Fuel type – Regular
Extra Heavy Duty 240 Amp alternator
12-volt; 750CCA/78aH Batteries
420 HP@ 5600 rpm
460 lb/ft Torque @ 4100 rpm
Transmission -10 Speed Select Shift Automatic with Overdrive
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Convenience
14 charging locations
121 cu ft max cargo space
Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Rear Vision Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Park Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
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Wheels Tires
Material - Aluminum 285/45R22 All Season Tires Black Sidewall
Size - 22 in bright aluminum
Bolt Pattern – 6-5.5
Number of Lugs – 6
Bolt Circle diameter – 5.5
Run Flat Heavy Duty ABS Reinforced Ring
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Seating
Seats – 2 x Front, heated and ventilated seat cushions with perforated leather appointments
Seats – Second Row bucket seats with power release
Seats – Third Row Power Folding 60/40 Split-bench seats
Climate Control
Air Conditioning Front - Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (GM OEM)
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Entertainment
Premium 8in Touch Screen Premium Sound w/ Navigation system with 10 speakers and subwoofer
HD Radio
Sirius XM Radio
Bluetooth connectivity
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
Acoustics & Signaling
High efficiency, high output, long life, low heat LED headlights and tail lights.
150-Watt Siren with PA system
Strobe lights front and rear (grill mounted and rear bumper mounted) Red/Blue
Strobe lights side mounted – Red/Blue
Top Mounted High Output LED Bar – Red/Blue
Intercom
Central fuse panel
