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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.

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Rezvani Motors stirred up the automotive market for armored vehicles in 2017 when they introduced the world to the Tank SUV. The promise of power, luxury, and security targeted for the ultra-rich and famous is barely challenged by other boutique brands like Paramount Marauder, Terradyne Gurkha, Conquest Evade and Karlmann King.

Given the vulnerable world we are living in with unknown threats looming large in a geo-politically sensitive environment, the armored vehicle has more demand than ever. That’s, of course, if you have a fat bank account to afford it. Rezvani has introduced an upgraded version of the Tank, based on the Jeep Wrangler chassis, to offer buyers more options in a lineup that already features beastly options like the Vengeance and the more subtle Dark Knight. On the outside, the tank-like SUV has an even sharper and aggressive presence, while on the inside, there’s even more beef.

Designer: Rezvani Motors

The Irvine-based company has loaded the new Tank with incremental upgrades and a facelift that looks even sharper than the outgoing model. Underneath the hood, it is powered by a hybrid four-cylinder engine that churns out 270 horsepower. Since it’s Rezvani we’re talking about, buyers can go for even more powerful 6.4-liter V-8 engine that produces 500 horsepower, or the mind-numbing 6.2-liter Dodge Demon V8 cracking a 1,000 horsepower on the street. The vehicle gets the optional bulletproof and security package, which according to Rezvani, has the “latest in ballistics armor capable of stopping high caliber weapons and assault rifles.” This time around, the vital components like the fuel tank, radiator, and battery are protected by the Kevlar encasing.

2026 Rezvani has the optional Bond-level additions too, including the thermal night-vision system, run flat tires, electrified doors, underside explosion protection, gas masks for any adversity, and the beefy bumpers to ram down any pursuers. The most interesting addition that makes the Tank 2026 a vehicle fit for spy drama movies is the smoke screen, which releases smoke from the rear to decoy any trackers. The base version gets a four-inch suspension lift for the 37-inch tires, while that can be increased to six inches if you desire 40-inchers. Another optional accessory is the Fox Racing 3.0 Internal Bypass Shocks with DSC. As standard, the vehicle comes with the Dynatec axles and Dynatec ProGrip front and rear brakes.

Base price of the Tank 2026 is $175,000 while the most powerful 1,000 hp variant with the bulletproof options will cost an extra $85,000, and the B6-level version that uses lightweight materials and is capable of resisting high caliber rounds will add $1,45,000 to the base cost. Only 100 examples of the armored SUV will be made to retain exclusivity. The vehicle can be booked right away with a $500 deposit.