The king of all SUVs has arrived, however you will have to possess a royal quantity of money to burn to dominate the road during this automotive marvel.
The Karlmann King is basically a Ford F550 industrial cab chassis designed in China by a team consisting of over one,800 folks and hand-assembled. it is also touted because the most costly SUV within the world.
According to the announcement, the SUV features a hefty tag of $3.8 million.
The King created its debut at the Dubai International Motor Show in November and wowed spectators with its visual pretentiousness, sporting a plane figure exterior and matte end.
It's steam-powered by a dressed version of the F550's half dozen.8-liter V10 engine with a 398 power unit boost to haul its ten,000-pound weight.
Since the SUV is supposed for flaunting its hulky nonetheless awkward form, it is not meant for burning rubber at high speeds – that clocks in at a paltry eighty seven mph. it'd operate higher as a status-maker by parading around and turning heads.
But beneath the discouraging, post-apocalyptic shell could be a classy interior that elevates the man-cave construct on overdrive.
The spacecraft interior.(Auto TV/YouTube)
Chances ar, if you'll afford the King, you would not be behind the wheel. you are doubtless to luxuriate within the passengers' quarters, complete with a 40-inch TV screen, Internet, integrated laptops, Play Station, white goods, a bar, noble gas rope-lighting, electronic arm rests, and a occasional machine. a private barista, sadly, isn't enclosed.
If you wish to nab the King, the time to act is currently. Maybe. solely twelve of those are created. Any takers?
Despite the ostentatious unveiling, some weren't affected.
But if this can be your aesthetic, there is this.
It has niche charm.