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8 luxury armored cars

Sometimes the concept of luxury is inseparable from the concept of a high level of security, especially such a feature characteristic of premium cars. Today’s armored cars can withstand not only the fire of ill-wishers, but also explosions and even chemical attacks.

1. Mercedes Benz S-Guard 600: $ 1.4 million
In order to keep up with competitors in the luxury armored car market, Mercedes-Benz launches its own line of S-Guard 600 armored vehicles, which cost more than $ 1.4 million. This model can withstand sniper fire almost point-blank, rocket-propelled grenades, and small shells. calibers. The 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 517 horsepower accelerates the car from zero to one hundred in just four seconds.

2. Audi A8 Security: from $ 685,000 to $ 1 million
Armored Audi A8 Security – a luxurious interior in the “wrap” of steel, titanium and Kevlar, which can withstand bullets, fire and even chemical attacks. Thanks to the V-12 engine with a power of 450 horses, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than five seconds.

3. Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner: $ 400,000
Bentley Mulsanne car itself is the quintessence of luxury. And if you combine it with the Mulliner armor, you get a $ 400,000 auto for millionaires who care a lot about their safety. This model can withstand shelling from automatic weapons and chemical attack. Moreover, even the explosions will not harm the armored Bentley. From zero to sixty kilometers a limousine accelerates in just five seconds, and thanks to a 6.7-liter 505-horsepower gasoline engine with dual turbocharging, it can reach a maximum speed of 296 km / h.

4. Maybach 62S with Rijck armor: $ 352,000
Maybach cars are initially very expensive. But when the famous Swiss booking company Rijck joins forces with Maybach, the price can simply skyrocket. Armored Maybach 62S calmly withstand fire from a powerful sniper rifle from a distance of ten meters. At the same time, the wonderful exterior and interior design of the Maybach was not spoiled. The car is equipped with AMG V12 Biturbo – 5980-kubov 620-horsepower gasoline engine. Up to hundreds of luxury sedan accelerates in five seconds.

5. BMW 7 Series High Security: $ 350,000
BMW is known worldwide for its luxury cars. For extra money, you can order a 7 Series sedan in High Security. In this case, BMW engineers claim that the additional weight does not affect the handling and acceleration of the car. Car protection can withstand bullet weapons and chemical attacks. Under the hood of an armored “German” lies a 6-liter, 535-horsepower V12 gasoline engine, which allows you to accelerate from zero to a hundred in just six seconds.

6. Popemobile: $ 311,000
Cars that were built specifically for the transport of the Pope, is not cheap. However, it costs its $ 311,000, since the papamobile is completely bulletproof and can withstand all forms of biological and chemical attacks. Even if this car punches tires, it can drive at a speed of 110 km / h. Despite the seemingly poor aerodynamics, the Mercedes Benz 5-liter V8 petrol engine can accelerate papamobil from zero to 100 km / h in six seconds.

7. Conquest Knight XV: $ 310,000
According to many people, this armored SUV is a real “Hummer killer”. Conquest Knight XV is made of hardened steel using Kevlar, and its wings and bumpers are made of fiberglass. Even the wheels of an SUV are resistant to damage, since they are made of forged aluminum 6061. It is completed with a Conquest Knight, either a 6-liter 325-horsepower V8 gasoline engine from GM, or a 6.7-liter Cummins ISB diesel. The maximum speed of an SUV, despite its huge weight, can reach 250 km / h.

8. Cadillac One: $ 300,000
Many have heard of the Air Force One, the plane that the President of the United States of America uses for international travel. It turns out that there is a ground analogue of presidential transport – Cadillac One. The characteristics of a heavily armored limousine are kept strictly secret, but some people joke that the Cadillac can withstand even a direct hit by a nuclear warhead. Approximately the car costs $ 300,000, and it is equipped with a 6.6-liter diesel turbo V8 diesel engine with a power of 300 hp.

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