Frameless ballistic glass
Certified level 4 ballistic glass is integrated into the frameless doors of the coupé, retaining the look of the original vehicle.
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TRASCO Q Line · A-KIP® lightweight protection
Armored Aston Martin DB11
The grand tourer with the TRASCO Q Line: A-KIP® lightweight armoring against handguns, striking the balance between excitement, refinement and protection.
A-KIP® level 4 · Certified ballistic materials · GVWR unchanged
- Armoring level
- Level 4 A-KIP® “Handgun Class”, materials to VPAM-PM 4
- Added weight
- < 150 kg Lightweight armoring concept
- Chassis
- Original Gross vehicle weight rating unchanged
- Glass
- Level 4 Certified ballistic glass all round
- Line
- Q Line TRASCO A-KIP® for sports cars
- Origin
- Made in Germany Engineered and armored by TRASCO in Bremen
The TRASCO A-KIP® (Anti-Kidnapping) concept is a lightweight, partial armoring concept according to level 4 against attacks with handguns, kidnapping, car-jacking or theft of valuables.
Only certified ballistic materials are used: ballistic steel combined with composite materials fitted inside the doors, and certified level 4 ballistic glass all round. The added weight is less than 150 kg and the gross vehicle weight rating remains unchanged, so performance and comfort are not compromised.
The roof, the floor, the A- to D-pillars, the sills and the overlaps are not part of the level 4 concept. For protection of these areas, TRASCO offers full armoring.
- Certified ballistic glass according to level 4 all round: windshield, door windows, rear side windows and heated rear window
- Ballistic steel combined with composite materials inside the doors
- Added weight less than 150 kg
- Gross vehicle weight rating unchanged
- Original appearance of the sports car
Certification
Certified ballistic materials
The A-KIP® concept uses only certified ballistic materials. In level 4, the protected areas withstand handguns up to .44 Magnum according to VPAM.
A-KIP® is a partial, lightweight concept for everyday risks. For higher threat levels, TRASCO recommends fully armored vehicles in VPAM VR7 or VR9.
Ballistic protection
Tested threat levels
The armoring is tested against defined threat levels. The exact weapons, calibers and test parameters are listed below.
Full test parameters
| Threat | Test level according to VPAM-APR 2006 | Classification by PM 2007 (PM) BRV 2009 (VR) | STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level) | Comparable to* DIN EN 1063 (BR), DIN EN 1522/23 (FB), BRV 1999 (VR) | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type of bullet | Test condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standoff (m) | Standard Hit Spacing | ||||||||
 | 4 | PM 4 | BR 4 FB 4 | 357 S/ | .357 Magnum | FJ(1)/ | 5 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm | |
 | 44 S/ | .44 Magnum | FJ(2)/ | ||||||
PM 4 357 S/W · .357 Magnum
- Test level VPAM-APR 2006
- 4
- Classification PM 2007 (PM) / BRV 2009 (VR)
- PM 4
- Comparable to*
- BR 4
FB 4 - Type of Weapon
- 357 S/W
- Caliber
- .357 Magnum
- Type of bullet
- FJ(1)/CB/SC
- Standoff (m)
- 5 ± 0.5
- Standard Hit Spacing
- 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm
PM 4 44 S/W · .44 Magnum
- Test level VPAM-APR 2006
- 4
- Classification PM 2007 (PM) / BRV 2009 (VR)
- PM 4
- Comparable to*
- BR 4
FB 4 - Type of Weapon
- 44 S/W
- Caliber
- .44 Magnum
- Type of bullet
- FJ(2)/FN/SC
- Standoff (m)
- 5 ± 0.5
- Standard Hit Spacing
- 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm
TRASCO Engineering
Re-engineered in Bremen
TRASCO designs and develops reliable, flexible and cost-effective armoring solutions that respond to the threat level while delivering the performance, comfort and luxury of the base vehicle.
Armored doors
Ballistic steel combined with composite materials is fitted inside the doors.
Original appearance
The armored sports car retains the appearance of the original vehicle and blends in discreetly with traffic.
Options
Options for your armored sports car
Further equipment is available on request. Every vehicle is configured individually with our engineering team.
A-KIP® for further vehicles
- Sedans and sports cars of brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce
- Vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz
- SUVs such as BMW X6, Audi Q7, Lexus or Range Rover
- Smaller sedans on request
- Additional security and luxury modifications
Gallery
The armored sports car in production and on duty
Missions
Who relies on the armored sports car
Everyday protection in Europe
Protection against attacks with handguns, kidnapping, car-jacking or theft of valuables within supposedly safe regions.
Discreet mobility
The sports car blends in with traffic and retains the appearance of the original vehicle.
Your vehicle of choice
The A-KIP® concept is flexible and can be installed in almost any vehicle.
FAQ
Questions about the armored sports car
Your question is not listed? Our team will be glad to help.
What is the TRASCO Q Line?
The Q Line is TRASCO’s A-KIP® lightweight armoring for sports cars such as the Aston Martin DB11: protection according to level 4 while the vehicle keeps its performance and appearance.
What is A-KIP®?
A-KIP® (Anti-Kidnapping) is TRASCO’s lightweight, partial armoring concept: certified ballistic glass, ballistic steel and composites protect the potentially endangered areas of the passenger compartment against handguns.
The A-KIP® concept →How much weight does the armoring add?
Less than 150 kg. The gross vehicle weight rating remains unchanged, so performance and comfort are not compromised.
Can my own DB11 be converted?
Yes. The A-KIP® conversion is carried out on a vehicle supplied by the client and engineered in Bremen for this model.
Which areas does level 4 not cover?
A-KIP® deliberately protects the potentially endangered areas of the passenger compartment. The roof, the floor, the A- to D-pillars, the sills and the overlaps are not part of the level 4 concept. If these areas must be protected, TRASCO recommends a fully armored vehicle.
Can A-KIP® be installed in other vehicles?
Yes. The concept can be installed in almost any vehicle, from sports cars and sedans of luxury brands to SUVs.
Where is the vehicle built and how is it serviced?
The conversion is engineered and built in-house at TRASCO in Bremen, Germany. Service is available in four levels: in your own workshop, at trained local service partners, by the mobile TRASCO Flying Doctor team, or at the Bremen plant, supported by 24/7 hotlines and genuine spare parts including ballistic glass.
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