Heads Of State And Their Royal Cars

Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 13:51 [IST]

The US President's car had caught all eyeballs when he visited India. The president's car has been named as the Cadillac One is also called as the Beast. It is a unique car with special security features.

So were were thinking about the special cars that are used by the heads of states across the world. All these cars have enhanced security features and offer the belt in luxury. Some heads of states have specially customized their cars while some have been designed to deliver improved security.

Have a look at some of the special cars that are used by heads of states across the world.

Powerful Men And Their Powerful Cars

The heads of states of several countries have some of the most powerful and well protected set of wheels. Have a look at some of the cars that are used by kings, presidents and prime ministers in the following images.

United States - Cadillac One

US President Barack Obama rides the Cadillac One, which has several security features which protect him from bullets, chemical attacks and even bombs.

Indian President's Mercedes S600 Pullman

Indian president Pranab Mukherjee uses a Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman. This car has been used by several heads of states. Mercedes-Benz has said it has sold this car to about 90 countries.

Emperor Of Japan's Unique Toyota

The emperor of Japan uses a specially built car from Toyota named as Century Royal.

German President Loves Mercedes

The German president has a wide choice of cars to choose from considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are from Germany. The official car of the German president is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

New Zealand Governor General – Jaguar XJ8

New Zealand is one of the few common wealth countries that still consider the Queen of England as their head of state. Considering this, New Zealand's Governor General uses British brand Jaguar's XJ8 premium sedan.

Hong Kong Administrator's Lexus

Hong Kong is governed by a special administrator appointed by the Chinese government. He uses a Lexus premium sedan.

England Prime Minister's Jaguar

England's prime minister James Cameroon uses a long wheel base Jaguar XJ Sentinel as his official car.

King of Malaysia – Maybach

The king of Malaysia prefers to ride in the Maybach S62, a car that is considered to be the ultimate in luxury motoring.

King of Sweden's Classic Daimler

The King of Sweden uses a classic Daimler DS 420 as his state car.

President of Italy's Custom Built Car

The president of Italy uses a special custom built Lancia Flaminia limousine.

President of Romania

The president of Romania, like several heads of states uses a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

President of Singapore

The Mercedes-Benz S350L premium saloon is used by the president of Singapore.

President of Kenya

The President of the Republic of Kenya travels in an armoured Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600.

Chile's Presidential Car

The President of Chile surprisingly uses a black Ford Galaxie XL as his state car. His security guards will have to be extra careful as this car is a convertible too.