DARTZ (DARTZ Prombron) is a manufacturer of armored vehicles.[1] Based in the old Russo-Balt factory in Riga, Latvia,[2] DARTZ has recently achieved notoriety for their line of luxury armored SUVs, the T-98 Kombat and the Prombron (Russian: ПРОМБРОНЬ), the latter of which was originally available upholstered in leather made from the foreskin of whale penises.[3]
Dartz are available in several armouring levels from B2 to B7 and in its highest armored form can withstand attacks from rocket propelled granades.
The current model is equipped with a V8 motor. With its choice of 360 hp & 400 hp engines provides this armoured vehicle with a healthy top speed of 180kmh.
Recently, Red Sea Distribution[4] announced that the T-98 Kombat would be available in North America for a list price starting at $225,000.[5]
During the summer of 2010 GTspirit reviewed the Dartz Prombron Wagon in Monaco.[6] The car was presented at Top Marques Monaco as the Monaco Red Diamond Edition. Which included white gold and ruby embedded badges as well as a gold grill. It is speculated that this is the most expensive SUV in the world.
The Dartz Prombon Monaco Red Edition sells for €1,000,000 and comes with gold-plated, bullet-proof windows, an exhaust system made of tungsten, diamond and ruby encrusted gauges and a Kelvar exterior coating. The Monaco Red edition also comes with three bottles of the world's most expensive vodka, RussoBaltique.[7]
In February 2011 DARTZ announced a cooperation with the Chinese Automobile Trading Company. The first product of the cooperation is the Black Russian China Edition.[8] Which included updates in the interior and the armor as well. The SUV will be the first product it will introduce to the Chinese Market.
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