First released back in February in Brazil, the details of the monstrous VW 9.150 ECE (Especial Chassis Eletronico) armoured vehicle has evaded us until now. Powered by an MWM International 4.12 TCE Euro III which produces 132kW (180hp) and 600Nm torque at 1600 rpm, the 9.159 ECE rides with a reinforced rear suspension, pneumatic brakes and a whole lot of steel armour plating. With a wheelbase of 2,850 mm, the curb weight of 8,500 kg (18,740 lbs.) is distributed with 3,200 kg (7055 lbs.) over the front axel and 5,300 kg (11,685 lbs.) over the rear. Surely capable of withstanding a whole lot of abuse, but how is the fuel economy?
VW 9.150 ECE Armour Truck
Leam Mean Fighting Machine
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Marvelous , should have been painted black . How much do they cost?
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by Goldfinger | July 11, 2008 6:06 PM
wow.. already can't wait for the facelift
by greenacre | July 11, 2008 6:24 PM
lol It doesn't look terribly "leam" to me. Brazilian, though, eh? I wonder if it runs on ethanol...
by Bremen_Koenigsegg | July 11, 2008 6:27 PM
they made any crash-test? wonder if it could make five stars on euro ncap.
by kimbo | July 11, 2008 6:44 PM
I think they tried too hard on the design...
by ShinyG | July 11, 2008 7:37 PM
close to perfect...they should have at least given it 250hp so it wont be too slow. bt otherwise it does really look a mean fighting machine!
by timdog595 | July 11, 2008 7:58 PM
So a recommended car for Soccer Moms and Americans.
Guaranteed to be the biggest thing you can drive and with enough room to grow into.
by LMS | July 11, 2008 10:02 PM
World Car Fans or World Truck Fans ?
by -matt- | July 11, 2008 10:44 PM
At first, I thought I was looking at one of those vehicles used in a bad 80's science fiction movie. Two thumps up VW!
by RobERob | July 11, 2008 11:04 PM
banana republic labor for global police state: keep em coming
by ck314 | July 11, 2008 11:14 PM
i am especially surprised Volkswagen even showed photos of the vehicle's interior . now a would-be attacker would have a field day analyzing this armoured truck's vulnerabilities from within ... for free . great thinking VW...quintessential Zerocco mentality .
by THERENAISSANCEMAN | July 11, 2008 11:29 PM
í so bet that this would beat the nissan gt-r round the nurburg ring and thn take ur kids to soccer practis safely
by BabyMilo | July 12, 2008 4:39 AM
Looks a bit like an R8, though.
by Bremen_Koenigsegg | July 12, 2008 5:13 AM
Only from the rear 3/4.
by qmj | July 12, 2008 7:45 AM
I love that interior! It looks like you're sitting inside of Optimus Prime's head!
by Bremen_Koenigsegg | July 12, 2008 5:14 AM
I do think Batman would look good in this. Put some 24' wheels on it, re-spray it black with yellow racing stripes, add some lasers.
by qmj | July 12, 2008 7:48 AM
they should put a V8 in it
by notay | July 12, 2008 4:00 PM
It's only a matter of time until someone in the middle east gets one made up with the Veyron's W16 shoved in there.
by Airbag | July 13, 2008 6:30 PM
looks a little like the VW Up! concepts.... wonder if this is a indication on whats to come! hehehe
by si1982 | July 14, 2008 12:23 AM
manual tranny??? i don't want to be the driver of that thing!!!
and it looks good, but the nose is UGLY!!!!!
by smokeonit1 | July 14, 2008 2:29 PM
The grill makes it look cartoonish. Take that away and that is one scary ride.
by Damian6 | July 15, 2008 8:18 AM
I wager this car can out-corner a Scuderia or even a 911. Good on you VW!
by Nurchus | July 24, 2008 5:19 PM
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