Vehicle armoring specialist AddArmor has unveiled another one of its creations, an Aston Martin Vantage with B4-grade ballistic protection. The supercar relies on Kevlar padding, bulletproof glass and electric shockers in door handles to keep it safe.
The company used up more than 200 kilograms (450 pounds) of Kevlar to clad the coupe, choosing it over the other materials thanks to its mechanical resilience and low weight. Full metallic cladding would have made the Vantage too heavy. Still, the fuel tank and the roof were encased in metal armor.
As a result, the coupe withstands .44 Magnum gunfire and 9mm Parabellum shots. The door handles will electrocute anyone touching them, but this requires a special button to be pressed inside the car. Custom exhaust tips prevent anything from entering and clogging them.
The drivetrain enjoys a range of upgrades designed to help it cope with the increased weight. On the outside, the Vantage looks completely stock.
Engine power likely stays on the same level as before, which in the case of the Vantage V8 means 510 PS (503 hp / 375 kW) and 685 Nm (505 lb-ft) of torque transmitted through an eight-speed automatic. The standard sprint time is 3.7 seconds, but the armored car is probably a bit slower on the uptake than that. There is also a V12 version of the Vantage, but that one has only recently debuted.