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The National
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The National
Abu Dhabi Police unveil UAE-made supercharged patrol car
Abu Dhabi Police have started road testing the first UAE-made Eneron Magnus supercharged patrol vehicle. The Magnus is blast-proofed and can accelerate to 100 kph in 6.3 seconds, with a top speed of about 150 kph. On Wednesday, a fully operational technology demonstration vehicle cruised along the Corniche, tailed by a police escort and motorcycle outriders – the first public outing for the latest addition to the force's rapid response fleet. Packed with the latest technology, the Magnus belongs to a new class of robust emergency vehicles. The car has been built by developers at Eneron, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi based technology firm Kintsugi Holding. It made its debut at the Gitex technology exhibition in Dubai last year. 'We're very proud to have reached this stage in collaboration with our partners Abu Dhabi Police,' said Rashed Al Mohtadi, director of marketing and communications of Kintsugi Holding. 'The vehicle can be deployed as a mobile command centre, that has been specified by the police. 'To integrate this kind of technology and equipment within a vehicle of this size, and for it to move at this kind of speed is very difficult to achieve.' The vehicle has been designed to withstand the most challenging of environments, and is powered by a combined electric motor and diesel engine offering a range of about 900km. Its reinforced suspension system and central tyre inflation system ensures the vehicle can operate under all road conditions, and in more tricky desert terrain. In the event of coming under fire, the Magnus is offered with the option of level B6 ballistic protection, safeguarding the cabin, windscreen and windows against high velocity ammunition, machinegun fire and hand grenades. Meanwhile, a self-contained, fully ventilated environment protects those inside from contaminated air or chemical attacks. It has an escape hatch, 21 cameras offering 360° vision, and is well equipped for stealth missions, with exterior infrared lighting providing illumination only visible through night vision. There is also a secure cell inside the vehicle, which can monitor the biometrics and vital signs of those inside. Two drones can be launched from the back of the vehicle, mainly for surveillance, or to find the location of suspects from the air. Voice control The car has an in-house developed AI-Voice Assistant called SAM. Similar to conversational voice assistants found in many modern electric vehicles, it gives those inside voice control over the deployment of drones and other services that could be operation critical. As development vehicles continue to be tested, and the Magnus's off-road capabilities evaluated in the Liwa desert, Mr Al Mohtadi expects a civilian vehicle to be unveiled in 2026, and production in Abu Dhabi to get under way in 2028. Although a price has not been confirmed, developers said it was expected to below the Dh1 million ($272,300) mark. 'We expect this to be used in several scenarios, mainly because of the specifications that the police have requested,' said Mr Al Mohtadi. 'As it's a hybrid range-extender EV, it's able to operate both in diesel and electric, and comes with different driving modes and various mission-specific functionalities. 'We have received a lot of inquiries from civilians in exhibitions, asking if we are making a civilian version of this vehicle. 'This vehicle is unique. At some point, we would like to take this to a global scale in terms of production. 'To have a vehicle of this size move so nimbly and smoothly in the street is unheard of.'
Motor 1
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
A Supercharged V-8 Ranger Raptor R Exists, But Not From Ford
You can buy a Ford Ranger Raptor in the United States. It starts around $57,000, which gets you an upgraded suspension with Fox shocks and a twin-turbocharged V-6 making 405 horsepower. It's a neat truck, but V-8 swapping Ford Rangers is an American pastime. Turns out, it's an Australian pastime, too. This isn't just a V-8-swapped Ranger, though. A company called Killa Conversions & Performance essentially built their own Ranger Raptor R with a supercharged V-8 under the hood. It's called the Raptr8 S, and it uses a third-generation 5.0-liter Coyote engine crowned with a Roush supercharger, among other things. The result is 750 hp—30 more than you get in the American F-150 Raptor R with its Predator-derived 5.2-liter engine. The Australian tuning company shared the news on social media with a cool video and a brief announcement. We don't know what kind of upgrades are included, but we assume it's close (if not identical) to the current Raptr8 listed on their website. That truck only has 460 hp courtesy of its naturally aspirated Coyote V-8 swap. Since it's based on a normal Ranger Raptor, the long-travel suspension is left untouched. Brakes are also stock, though upgrades are available. The company does add a beefed-up 10-speed automatic transmission for both the Raptr8 and the new Raptr8 S. Stuffing a supercharged V-8 under the hood isn't cheap. The conversion alone costs $89,000 in Australian currency, which equals about $57,000 US greenbacks. However, The Drive points out that other high-performance trucks like the F-150 Raptor R—which isn't officially sold in Australia but can be imported—sell for much higher prices. With the price of a Ranger Raptor and the Killa Conversions & Performance upgrades combined, the cost comes in around $122,000 USD. That's expensive, but it's about $110,000 USD less than the cost of an imported F-150 Raptor R. And that much power in a Ranger feels like a small price to pay. V-8 All The Things: LS-Swap Your RC Car With This Scale-Model V-8 Engine LS-Swapped Porsche Cayenne Is the New King of Drift Cars Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Killa Conversions & Performance via The Drive Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Drive
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Tuners Create Ford Ranger Raptor R With a Supercharged V8
The latest car news, reviews, and features. In case you hadn't heard, the Ford Ranger Raptor is a weapon. When my buddy Andrew reviewed it last March, he called it an 'instant classic,' and it even won The Drive 's Truck of the Year award. Not only is its Fox Live Valve suspension incredible, paired with that snazzy Watts link rear-end, but the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 is also mighty in its own right with 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. But what if Ford made a Ranger Raptor R with a V8? That's effectively what Killa Conversions and Performance out of Australia has created with its new supercharged Coyote V8 swap. It elevates the power specs to 750 hp and 670 lb-ft of torque thanks to a Roush blower. Importantly, this switcharoo also involves a transmission swap to the sturdier 10R80 from the stock 10R60 in the Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Explorer ST. Now, I can't pretend to know what this rig is like to drive. But I imagine it compares similarly to the F-150 Raptor and its Raptor R counterpart. The supercharged, dual overhead cam 5.0-liter surely makes it faster on the top end and rowdier all around, if not necessarily better in most real-world situations. Both the F-150 and Ranger Raptor are more than capable enough; crank up the power and you start to see diminishing returns on handling and, crucially, balance. But whoever's willing to pony up nearly $57,000 USD on top of the cost of the truck probably cares more about V8 grunt anyway. You have to remember that this isn't being marketed in the States, where you can buy an F-150 Raptor R for $115,000. In Australia, one of those full-size monsters costs the equivalent of $230,000. That means this DIY Ranger Raptor R is a big bargain at the US equivalent of $125,000 all-in. The Gen 3 Coyote on its own wouldn't be a worthwhile swap. Sure, the noise is good, and even though the naturally aspirated V8 makes 460 hp on its own, it's actually down 10 lb-ft of torque compared to the 3.0-liter EcoBoost. That explains why Killa Conversions and Performance went all the way over the top with the supercharger. If it weren't for that, I'd feel a little meh about this truck. If you're going to eliminate the finesse of a factory-built rally truck with more power, you'd better give it enough to blow through the turns it can't make. I'd say that's exactly what they've done here. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@ From running point on new car launch coverage to editing long-form features and reviews, Caleb does some of everything at The Drive. And he really, really loves trucks.
