A New Mercedes car has been included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy. This new car has been brought for the safety of the PM. Its model number is Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard. This car is equipped with many great and hi-tech features, but its most important thing is that it is not affected by bullets and bomb blasts. Recently, PM Modi was seen in this car for the first time during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. What is special about this new car of Modi, let us know.
Safety highlights of Modi's new Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard
High-level safety protection has been given in this car. The car's window glass and body shell are so strong that even dangerous gunshots like the AK-47 are ineffective.
The car has got Explosive Resistant Vehicle (ERV) 2010 rating. A person sitting in it can also be safe from a TNT explosion of up to 15 kg that occurs at a distance of just 2 meters.
Car windows are coated with polycarbonate. This provides another layer of security. The cabin also gets a separate air supply in case of a gas attack.
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 can also run on special run-flat tires in the Guard. Due to which it can pick up speed even in the event of damage to the tires after the attack.
The fuel tank of the car is coated with a special element, which automatically seals the hole caused by the bullet. It is made of the same material used in Boeing AH-64, Apache tank attack helicopters.
Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard Engine and Interior
Engine: This high-level security car has a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine. It can generate power of 516bhp and torque of 900Nm. The top speed of the car is 160 kmph.
Interior: A massage seat is provided inside the car, which will remove the fatigue of the passenger during the journey. The passenger can increase the legroom as per the requirement. Changes have also been made in the back seats of the car.
Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard Price
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard is a facelift model that costs around Rs.12 Crore. It has the highest security level as compared to any other car. Mercedes-Maybach launched the S600 Guard in India last year for Rs 10.5 crore.
SPG decides up-gradation of cars
Upgradation of a new car is usually done by the Special Protection Group (SPG), which looks after the security of the Prime Minister of the country and his family. The SPG decides whether the Head of State requires a vehicle upgrade, taking into account the safety requirements. In such a situation, now the vehicles in PM Modi's convoy have been upgraded. The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard has been upgraded from the Range Rover Vogue and Toyota Land Cruiser.
When PM Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he used to travel in bulletproof Mahindra Scorpio. After becoming the Prime Minister in 2014, he used the BMW 7 Series High-Security Edition. After that, the car continued to be upgraded from time to time because of their safety.
Government employees will now be able to participate in the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak S
Gujarat Titans captain Shubhman Gill was fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate during the match aga
The case of teacher Manisha's death has once again taken a new turn. Calling the police's claim o
The imposition of heavy tariffs on Indian imports by US President Donald Trump has changed the re
Congress has continued verbal attacks on the government of state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sar
The second half of IPL 2023 has started. Half of the matches of this phase have been played. The
Makers including fans have high hopes for South Superstar Prabhas' upcoming film 'Salaar Part One
Sonu Sood, who was praised for his noble deeds during Covid-19, is now facing criticism due to th
Some states of North India are troubled by scorching heat and heatwave, while many states there h
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G-7 summit on Monday at the Schloss Elmau Palace in
