Powered by a 5.0-litre 376bhp supercharged V8 petrol engine that provides a 37bhp boost over the V6 petrol fitted to the previous model, to ensure that your armoured SUV retains the expected Range Rover performance across all terrains, you would appreciate the new Sentinel. Carrying more than one tonne of armour plate, Kevlar and glass, Sentinel will accelerate from 0-60mph in around 10.0s, with its top speed restricted to 120mph.
Designed, engineered, by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, and built at the SV Technical Centre in Warwickshire, the armoured Sentinel provides peerless occupant security combined with world class comfort. At its core, a protection cell is built to stringent whole vehicle standards and in accordance with full ballistic and blast certification requirements. The enhanced body is engineered to face modern and unconventional forms of attack, including improvised explosive device (IED) fragmentation blasts.
Michael van der Sande, Managing Director, Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, stated: “The Range Rover Sentinel delivers the exceptional protection and security required by our VIP clients, without compromising the up-market refinement of the latest Range Rover. The addition of the more powerful 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine and a redesigned interior ensures a heightened level of performance and occupant safety.”
The chassis, suspension, brakes and electronic stability systems are all optimised to retain the Range Rover’s on-road dynamics, while Sentinel also delivers unparalleled off-road ability for an armoured vehicle of this type, enabling it to tackle deep water crossings and challenging terrain in ‘evade’ mode, with ease. Specially made wheels incorporate a run-flat system, so the vehicle can be driven over distances of more than 30 miles at speeds of 50mph, should a tyre be damaged.
Sentinel is fitted with armoured glass to help protect occupants from attack. Further security systems include the option for a specially configured front window that drops a maximum of 150mm for document delivery, while the car also features a public address system allowing occupants to address people outside the vehicle, without leaving the secure environment. Siren and emergency lighting packs are also available.
Range Rover’s renowned refinement is retained with the new Sentinel gaining improved cabin space, enhanced headroom and superior seating over the previous generation, which ensures occupants not only benefit from complete protection on the move but also enjoy truly exceptional comfort levels. The interior also features Land Rover’s latest Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, with two 10-inch high resolution touch screens.
Featuring the latest Range Rover exterior design elements, including LED lighting, Sentinel is now offered with the optional Black Pack, which adds black finishes to trim items for an even more sophisticated appearance. The updated Range Rover Sentinel makes its debut at the Home Office Security and Policing Show, held from 5-7 March 2019, at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
