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THIS Mercedes-Maybach S650 worth Rs 12 crore helps PM Narendra Modi travel safely and comfortably: IN PICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the most important persons in India and needs a detailed security cover as part of SPG protection provided to VVIPs. While trained soldiers and futuristic weapons are part of his security detail, vehicles also play an important role in the protection of the PM. The SPG (Special Protection Group) recently inducted safest car in India - the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard to the PM Modi's cavalcade after carefully assessing the situation and threat level. Over the years, we have seen multiple vehicles being part of the PM's security cover, right from the BMW 7-Series, which has been replaced by the new Maybach to Range Rover Vogue and Toyota Land Cruiser, both of which PM Modi uses from time to time. Here we look at the ultra-luxurious and tech-enabled Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard, helping our Prime Minister travel safely and in style.
Updated:Jun 03, 2022, 03:04 PM IST
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
Prime Minister is among the highest office bearers in India and needs special protection, designed exclusively by the SPG. Apart from weapons, safe transportation plays a critical role in PM's security. Over the years, PM's elaborate security detail has seen vehicles like the BMW 7-Series, which was extensively used was the former PM of India, Manmohan Singh.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
However, with PM Modi taking the high chair in 2014, SPG upgraded the security even further, after assessing the threat perception. PM Modi's cavalcade was upgraded with armoured Toyota Fortuner, Range Rover Vogue among other SUVs.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
In 2021, however, SPG added the ultra-luxurious and safest production car in India - the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard worth Rs 12 crore (including the security updates to the regular S650), which already is rated at VR10 protection level, highest in India.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
The VR10 is the highest protection offered in any civilian vehicle around the world and the car can withstand bullets, blast of 15kg TNT from a distance of two metres and even gas attack.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
It also gets Explosive Resistant Vehicle (ERV) 2010 rating that means the cars get special integrated steel between the outer skin and structure, polycarbonate coating on the inside, and the under body gets heavy armour to counter direct explosions.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
The wheels are also puncture proof, while the fuel tank is coated with a special material that seals the holes automatically after a hit. The Mercedes-Maybach 650 Guard is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 twin turbocharged engine that generates a maximum power of 523 bhp and peak torque of 830 Nm.
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard for Indian PM
Interestingly, President Ram Nath Kovid rides the new Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard, which offers VR9-level protection for its occupants.
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