# Heavily Armored Autos The Audi A8 L Security Can Take Bullets, Grenades and Outrun the Bad Guys By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a8-l-security References: [extravaganzi](http://www.extravaganzi.com/armored-audi-a8-l-security-car-combine-maximum-protection-with-style-and-luxury/) & [audi](http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en.html) The [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant) A8 L Security is the latest creation from the minds of Audi in Germany. This [armored car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani) is a heavily upgraded version of the original A8. The A8 L Security consists of aramide fabrics, ceramic plates, special alloyed aluminum, multilayer glass and strategically placed armored steel, making it capable of stopping bullets, grenades and even anti-tank mines. Although the A8 L Security features an added 1,587.33lbs with the upgrades, the [500hp W12 engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) will make sure you're still quick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Armored Vehicles:** The trend of upgrading vehicles to be heavily armored for increased security and protection from exterior threats. - **Advanced Materials:** The growing trend of using aramide fabrics, ceramic plates, special alloyed aluminum, and multilayer glass for increased safety and security in various industries. - **High-performance Engines:** The trend of developing engines that can support heavily armored vehicles without sacrificing speed or performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from developing and marketing heavily armored vehicles for high-net-worth individuals, government officials, and security forces. - **Defense:** The defense industry can leverage advanced materials and technologies to develop more secure and protective equipment for military personnel and vehicles. - **Security:** The security industry can incorporate advanced materials and technology to design and produce highly secure transportation options for VIPs, executives, and other high-profile individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Luxurious Reimagined Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-cadillac-escalade-chairman.md) - [Fortified Electric SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx.md) - [Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-vengeance.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [All-Electric Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-audi-q8-etron-edition-dakar.md) - [Drone-Equipped Security SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghiath-smart-patrol.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md)