The American preparer Rezvani strikes once again with an extreme conversion. This time, he is not preparing a Ram TRX or a Jeep Wrangler but rather a Cadillac Escalade. The preparer follows his usual formula, chooses a production vehicle as a basis and imposes a collection of modifications for good or for bad, it’s according to your tastes.
This week, we discover theArsenal, a full-size SUV ready for the apocalypse. The bodywork is completely redesigned in Rezvani fashion. The angles multiply, particularly with the steel bumper. Although Rezvani has accustomed us to extreme designs, we must admit that the effort to show some restraint is palpable. By his own admission: “A more minimalist style than the usual extreme designs seen on Rezvani vehicles. » We can’t see the rear styling of the Arsenal, but we can clearly see the 22-inch rims fitted with 35-inch tires. Particularly, the rear quarter window disappears completely.
In the cabin, changes are very limited. The center of the steering wheel opts for the Rezvani badge which replaces that of Cadillac. We add metal appliques to the seats. For the modest sum of $14,500, it is possible to have an 8-seater configuration instead of 7. In addition, for people looking for more comfort, it is possible to obtain a 4-seater version with a bar, television and all the comfort gadgets worthy of a limousine. We are talking about a $125,000 option.
As for other notable changes, note the different protection options. A collection of switches for managing the various accessories furnishes the dashboard. Don’t forget that the Arsenal comes with a plethora of features worthy of the James Bond films that would make the army blush with envy.
The $62,000 safety package includes:
- A smoke screen
- Military tires with reinforced sidewalls
- Reinforced suspensions
- Protection by electromagnetic pulses
- A steel impact bumper
- Electrified door handles
- A choice of sirens and horns
- A strobe projector
- Blinding lights
- An intercom
- A gas mask
- A pepper spray dispenser
- A first aid kit
- A set of protection against hypothermia
For added protection, the $98,000 Military Bundle adds:
- Level B4 armoring on the windows and bodywork
- Protection of the subframe against explosives
- A night vision
- Explosive detection
- Continuous video recording
Finally, for the ultimate level of security and all the previous options, we ask $145,000 to obtain level B6 armor in lightweight composite capable of stopping attacks from machine gun types AR15 and AK47, two expensive weapon models to the Americans. If you have weapons to transport, it is possible to have a support made to suit your arsenal for $4,500.
In terms of mechanics, it is no surprise that we draw on the options offered by Cadillac. The basic version is the 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower. Next is the 277-hp 3.0-liter inline-c Turbodiesel for $3,500. Supercharging comes with a 6.2-liter V8 producing 650 horsepower for the sum of $55,000. To get even more, it is possible to increase the power to 810 horsepower, but there, we are asking $125,000 more.
Rezvani is offering the Arsenal at a base price of $225,000 before all the options that will double if not triple the bill. In reality, if you choose all options, the bill comes to $672,750. Obviously, in American currency. Only 100 examples will be built, act quickly!
RPM’s opinion
In this case, ridicule doesn’t kill… it protects you.
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