Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hunting: Somewhere in Saudi

I found hard to believe when I saw these pictures forwarded by one of my friend. These are pictures taken when the Gazels are hunted down recklessly somewhere deep in the desert in Saudi Arabia. What is more shocking is the fact that how openly the guys are enjoying the hunting and with their prized catch being displayed as a crown just been conquered even though there are strict laws banning the hunting of endangered species.


Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Beautiful Paintings - Capturing Life



KNIGHT XV

Conquest Vehicle Inc's flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV defines the future of the ultra-luxurious, handcrafted fully armoured SUV. This one-of-a-kind, V10, 6.8-litre, Bio-fuel powered SUV was inspired by the Gurkha military vehicle (built by Armet Armored Vehicles Ltd.) and features security appointments that are unrivaled in today's SUV marketplace. The production of the KNIGHT XV will be limited to 100 vehicles.

The innovative and incomparable KNIGHT XV takes approximately 1,500 hours to hand build with precision craftsmanship and attention to detail that one can expect from a vehicle of this caliber.

Luxury appointed fully armoured KNIGHT XV vehicle starts at MSRP US $359,000Vehicle Specifications


Length 240" (6096 mm)

Width 92" (2337 mm)

Ground clearance 14" (355 mm)

Height 100" (2540 mm)

The vehicle is built on a super duty specially modified Ford chassis platform (making parts and service easily accessible globally).

Engine: Ford, V10, 6.8-litre gas engine with E-85 Ethanol Conversion system added, (referring to as Flex Fuel engine) Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Diesel engine also available as an option.

Horsepower: 400 HP and 500 ft lbs. torque (approximately)

4 X 4: Electronic, push button 4WD

Transmission: 5- speed Torqshift automatic transmission

Brakes: Four-wheel disc anti-lock traction control

Wheelbase: 141" (3576 mm)

GVWR: 17,950lbs (8,159.09 kg)

Armored Curb Weight: The finished vehicle weight is approximately 12,000 lbs. (5,454.55 kg)

Fuel tank: 40 gallons (US) (151Litres)

Air conditioning: Factory Air conditioning in-cabin

Fires: Four LT40X13.50R20 Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ with ballistic run flats

Vehicle armor: The KNIGHT XV's armouring level varies based each client's specific requirements

http://knightxv.net/index.html

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