This Mercedes S-Class Makes Any Rolls-Royce Look Affordable, It's Not Even a Maybach
A regular Mercedes-Benz S-Class that costs a jaw-dropping amount of money? Well, yes and no, as this luxury sedan does feature a special touch that could end …
This Mercedes S-Class Makes Any Rolls-Royce Look Affordable, It's Not Even a Maybach
A regular Mercedes-Benz S-Class that costs a jaw-dropping amount of money? Well, yes and no, as this luxury sedan does feature a special touch that could end up saving the lives of its occupants if it ever comes down to that.
Let's cut to the chase: it is a Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4Matic, with the Guard standing for armored. That's right, this inconspicuous car boasts armoring or VR10 ballistic protection to be more accurate. As a result, the polycarbonate and multi-layer glass is roughly one centimeter thick.
The entire passenger compartment can withstand rounds shot from machine guns, including the infamous Kalashnikov and sniper rifles. Armor-piercing bullets do not pose a threat to it either. A fire extinguishing system is also on deck, and should toxic gas be released near the car, it won't do any harm to the occupants courtesy of the emergency fresh air system. They also shouldn't worry about getaways, as the run-flat tires will allow the Benz to move to safety.
Once upon a time, the V12 engine used to be available for multiple Mercedes vehicles, though it is now part of a dying breed. Still, this is the mill of choice when it comes to the Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4Matic, and it is a 6.0-liter unit with twin turbocharging. The output is 603 brake horsepower or 612 metric horsepower/450 kilowatts, and it produces 612 lb-ft of torque.
An armored luxury vehicle's normal clientele is government officials and businessmen, should you ask the respective automaker, but everyone knows that these rides often end up in the hands of bad guys. And who can blame them? After all, if you're in the moneymaking business, regardless of your skills, you want to be both comfortable and safe on the go. And the armored S-Class ticks both boxes.
Normally, customers can choose between having it with seating for four or five. In this case, it has two individual rear seats separated by a larg..
