1995 Mercedes-Benz S 600 L Armored [V140]
1995 Mercedes-Benz S 600 L [V140] in Who Killed the Electric Car?, Documentary, 2006
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◊ 2007-01-10 17:39 |
very nice S-class!! |
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◊ 2007-05-26 19:07 |
It is an ARMORED 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sedan owned by the Sultan of Brunei. Located at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CA ![[Image: 1995mercedes0011ay5.th.jpg]](http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1995mercedes0011ay5.jpg "http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1020/1995mercedes0011ay5.th.jpg") Info: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sultan of Brunei The Sultan of Brunei, whose personal wealth is estimated at an astounding $50 billion, purchased the Mercedes-Benz S600 when new to add to his fleet of highly individual, custom-builtcars. Built by Trasco at their top-secret facility in Bremen, Germany, the V-12 powered sedan is equipped to withstand attacks from handguns, assault rifles, and armor-piercing military hardware. The total weight of the vehicle is now 7,600 pounds compared to a stock Mercedes-Benz S600, which weighs a comparatively low 4,200 pounds. To handle the added weight of the armor plating, the car's chassis and suspension were strengthened and the car was fitted with flat-run tires. The fake inoperable "moon roof" gives the car the appearance of a standard, unmodified car. Such add-ons enable the vehicle to blend into the motoring landscape and reduce the likelihood that would-be attackers will identify it as transportation of a wealthy, high-profile international figure. Here is a link about this car: http://www.remarkablecars.com/ppads/showproduct.php/product/608 -- Last edit: 2007-05-26 19:11:39 |
