- US Armor Group’s armored Lucid Air Sapphire costs nearly twice as much as the standard electric sedan
- US Armor Group claims it is building the world’s fastest armored car
- The use of composite armor over ballistic steel results in better protection and lower weight
A company called US Armor Group is offering an armored vehicle Lucid Sapphire of Air.
With a starting price of $475,000, it’s nearly double the price of a regular Air Sapphire, but what you get for that extra cash could save your life, depending on how much danger stalks you on a regular basis.
US Armor Group said it focused on integration armor and ballistic windows for the vehicle. All the windows have been replaced with a transparent shield that can stop a .44 Magnum round.
For the body, including all doors, protection comes from composite armor. The company claims that this military grade armor is 10 times stronger than ballistic steel but five times lighter. The added weight is just 385 pounds, the company said. A more durable level of protection is also available if your commute could include attacks from heavy rifles, grenades or explosive devices.
Lucid Air Sapphire Armored Vehicle by US Armor Group
Additional safety features can be added if you need to get out of a tight spot. These include things like pepper spray dispensers, concealed gun ports, poison gas detection and protection, and door handles that can be locked. deliver an electric shock.
For the interior, US Armor Group offers a secure wifi package designed to protect your network from hackers, along with a scanner system that provides access to information from local police and fire departments. Additionally, there is an access point that allows you to instantly connect to the US Armor Group for further assistance.
The Air Sapphire has three electric motors that provide a combined power of 1,234 hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, from 0 to 100 mph in 3.8 seconds, and from the quarter mile in 9.0 seconds at 158 mph, and has a top speed of 205 mph. The extra weight of the US Armor Group armor protection likely slows this performance, but the company still advertises its car as the world’s fastest armored vehicle.
If the Sapphire isn’t to your liking, US Armor Group says its armor protection can be added to almost any other type of vehicle.
