Mercedes-Benz Reveals Its Bulletproof S600
German automobile manufacturers are popularly known for their build quality. Mercedes-Benz has been successful with their S-Class and provide more than adequate protection with it. However, now VIPs can opt for a bulletproof version of the vehicle.
The German manufacturer is the only one to have an entire range of vehicle available with special protection. Mercedes offers the E, M, G and now the S-Class with armour. The S600 is the latest edition to the Guard range.

The glass on the S-Class has a polycarbonate coat to protect the occupants, in case of bullet shots. There is also a special sheet of protective metal used to fill in the cavities. They have used different density materials to strengthen weak areas of the S-Class.
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The German automobile manufacturer has provided the S-Class Guard with a V12 petrol powered engine. The mammoth engine will produce a maximum power of 530 bhp, along with 830 Nm of peak torque. It is paired to a 7G-TRONIC auto transmission and its top speed has been restricted to 210 km/h.

Mercedes Benz has also paid attention to not make it stand out from a regular S-Class. It is very hard to find the difference between both if parked side by side. The car has passed all the tests involving an intruder trying to blow up or enter the vehicle by means of force.
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The German manufacturer has provided a first in civilian protection vehicles. They have fitted the underbody with heavy armour to protect the bottom in case of an explosion. Even with all these additional features and weight Mercedes claim the owner can use the vehicle everyday without any hassle.
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