New Delhi: Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi is often seen with his convoy. Looking at the security of the PM, now a new vehicle will be seen in his convoy. Yes, PM Modi will now be seen walking in a convoy equipped with Mercedes-Maybach S650 vehicles. Recently, PM Modi was seen in the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 at Hyderabad House. Here he had arrived to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. After this, now this car was seen in PM Modi’s convoy.
The Special Protection Group i.e. SPG, which is always ready to protect PM Modi, identifies the security needs. Along with this, they also make sure whether a new vehicle is needed in the convoy of the person he is protecting.
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 is the latest facelifted model with Guard VR10 level protection. Let us tell you, this is the best protection car ever in the car. According to reports, Mercedes-Maybach launched the S600 Guard in India last year for ₹10.5 crores and the S650 could cost more than ₹12 crores. The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 516bhp and around 900Nm of peak torque. Its maximum speed is limited to 160 kmph.
The Mercedes-Maybach S 650 guard body and windows can withstand the hardened steel core bullet with great ease. The special thing is that this vehicle has got the rating of Explosion Proof Vehicle (ERV). The occupants of this vehicle are also protected from a 15 kg TNT explosion that occurs at a distance of 2 meters. The interiors of the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 windows have been coated with polycarbonate. The lower part of the car is heavily armored to protect it from any kind of explosions. Also, there is a separate air supply in the cabin in case of a gas attack.
The fuel tank of the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Guard is coated with a special material. It automatically heals the pores caused by the hit. It is made from the same material used for the Boeing AH-64 Apache tank attack helicopters. The car runs on special run-flat tires which flatten the tires in case of damage. The special thing is that this vehicle has a luxurious interior with a seat massager. Mercedes-Maybach S 650 features increased legroom. For this, the rear seats have been changed.
