You’re looking at the future of transportation for politicians, royalty and high-powered executives everywhere. The armored S600 Guard Pullman is the latest Mercedes-Benz limousine to hit the driveways of posh estates worldwide, and it comes with a bevy of security and luxury features.
The main selling point, though, is security; the press release touts its ability to protect against terrorist attacks. We think that’s the first time we’ve ever read the word “terrorist” in a car press release. The armor has passed rigorous testing and can withstand small-arms fire and small explosive devices, like hand grenades. The tires are run-flat, the fuel tank is self-sealing and there is a fire extinguishing system.
It also has a 517 horsepower twin-turbo V-12 engine to move all that heavy armored sheet metal from place to place, and its color and interior treatments can be completely customized, for those discerning dignitaries.
David Thomas
Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.