Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2015 S 600 Guard that they say is the safest car in the world. What makes it special?
If you need to ride around with a level of protection that is unrivaled in the auto industry, Mercedes has just introduced the 2015 S 600 Guard. The 2015 S 600 Guard is based on the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but comes with special upgrades that gives it special protection. This car is for a select few individuals who need this special armored protection. Mercedes says the S 600 Guard has no weak spots and can keep its occupants safe in any situation.
S 600 Guard has no weak spots
Mercedes has been producing armored vehicles for decades and the new 2015 S 600 Guard follows in a long line of safe vehicles. It comes with special reinforcement in the base body structure which Mercedes integrates into the bodyshell during production. Special steel elements are integrated into the cavities between the body structure and the outer skin. Special aramide and PE components provide additional splinter protection.
Intelligent overlapping systems
If you need to be protected from bomb blasts, the S 600 Guard is a must have vehicle. Mercedes uses “Intelligent overlapping systems” at particularly critical points to ensure comprehensive ballistic protection. And it doesn’t stop with the bodyshell. All glass areas are beefed up with protective measures to ensure safety from flying projectiles. The glass is coated with polycarbonate on the inside for splinter protection, and have outstanding visual characteristics thanks to their laminated structure. The glass is thicker and protects the occupants from anything that would could hurt the valuable cargo.
S 600 Guard is stealthy
Other than being a expensive luxury vehicle, you won’t need to worry about the S 600 Guard sticking out. S 600 Guard is externally hardly distinguishable from the standard model. The exterior features the same lines that are on the standard models. Mercedes ays S 600 Guard is hardly recognizable as an armored saloon and is very discreet.
S 600 Guard can get away fast
You won’t need to worry if you are being chased by the bad guys, S 600 Guard is powered by a V12 engine that generates 390 kW (530 hp) and can pull the extra body armor without a problem. It also comes with 830 Nm of torque and the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, which is available with the V12 engine for the first time. S-Guard with come with impressive acceleration for a rapid escape from the danger zone when under threat. For weight reasons the top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h.
Mercedes-Benz has not released pricing information on the 2015 S 600 Guard but it won’t come cheap. If you need the the highest level of protection on the planet, this special highly-armored vehicle is for you.
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