From family hauler to road warrior.
There are traditional car mods, and then there's the truly off-beat. While there are many oddball modifications out there, an Apocalypse-ready build from Gingium certainly takes the cake.
The YouTube channel is known for its creative car conversions like the Subaru-powered Miata offroader we saw a few years ago. But today's feature is quite different: an old Volkswagen Touareg undergoing a conversion into an armored tank. Each panel used was constructed from solid metal, designed to endure significant damage, possibly even artillery assaults. The video features Gingium teaming up with fellow YouTubers to demonstrate a new welding machine.
However, our main interest lies in the donor car being used – an old Volkswagen Touareg with a powerful 5.0-liter TDI V10 engine generating 307 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque – one of the best 10-cylinders ever made. The torque figure is crucial for handling this build's additional weight.
The group embarked on a three-day journey to armor the Volkswagen Touareg using nearly 3,000 pounds of metal plates. The vehicle's hood, fenders, and bumpers were removed to make way for the sturdy armor plates, expertly welded to the chassis.
The transformation aims to turn the Touareg into a formidable tank-like vehicle, capable of withstanding attacks from zombies or whatever the end of days brings.
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Other plates and reinforcements were then added for the Touareg's doors, quarter panels, and turret plate. Following the relentless effort, the armored Touareg stood on the verge of completion. It boasted sturdy armor plating, reinforced windows, and an array of meticulously welded components.
Assessing the armor's efficacy, the team conducted ballistic tests. Handgun rounds proved futile against the fortified structure, while the slower 5.56-mm rifle projectiles managed to penetrate only the windshield plate but fell short of breaching the entire door.
With the team's contentment, we're now curious about other vehicles that could be fortified with heavy armor.
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