For such clients Mercedes-Benz opened up, 80 years ago, the protection division of their company. Its sole purpose was to create custom versions of their cars, equipped with the latest and best protection equipment for their distinct clientelle. And these days, this division celebrates it’s 80th anniversary, reason for it to launch a new model with the iconic Pullman name, the S600 Pullman Guard.
This stretched limousine, based on the stock S600 model is fitted with the best armor and safety equipments on the market, gaining it a B6/B7 protection rating. With the powerful 5.5 litre V12 bi-turbo engine for the propulsion, it develops 517 hp with a torque of 830 Nm. But the clients won’t buy for the engine, but for the resistance against small arms projectiles and even grenades or other explosive charges. As optional extras, the car can also be fitted with features like a self sealing gas tank, roll flat tyres or a fire extinguishing system.
Also, the distinction between Mercedes-Benz’s protection division and other manufacturers is that they take the normal stock models of the cars and add the improvements. Others prefer to customize the chasis and add the protection, then make it all look like a normal car. But Mercedes stresses that the technology employed by their division doesn’t affect in any way the structural integrity of the car, but more so, it strenghtens it for the tough job it will have. For those who don’t really have the money for the S600, Mercedes also offers protection models based on the E and G Class.
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