Hey guys!. In this post, I’ll be discussing a list of Top 10 Most Powerful Presidential Cars In The World. Have you ever seen a Presidential car in the flesh? I know if you have, you wondered why it looked different from the regular models. The assassination past of the presidency has necessitated the world leaders be transported in some of the most security inclined vehicles. We present the top 10 most potent presidential cars in the world. So let’s get started.
10. AURUS SENAT LIMOUSINE – RUSSIA
NAMI is a state-owned Russian scientific automotive development company. They are responsible for President Vladimir Putin’s official state armored limousine. You can never know too much from Russia, but the limousine is powered by a 6.6liter V12 engine produced by Porsche and Bosch Engineering. We know that the car is equipped with top-level security equipment and tools. The Federal Protective Services ensured that the car has both offensive and defensive elements according to their requirements. As a world super-power, the Russian President needs all the security he can get, including not revealing what his security limousine protects him from.
9. HONGQI L5 – CHINA
The Hongqi L5 stood as a Chinese Presidential treasure until the 1990s, when Chinese leaders started using foreign cars. Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, re-launched the Hongqi as an official state car in 2012 to encourage patronage of locally made cars. The 6.0-liter V12 engine limousine has all the protection President Jinping needs. The car is bulletproof and has offensive tools for attacking when the need arises.
8. MERCEDES BENZ S600 PULLMAN GUARD – NORTH KOREA
The first question is why North Korea will use a presidential car produced in another country. It doesn't help their case that the country stands sanctions from the whole world. But, the answer could be simple, he does not trust his people to protect him enough. Do you remember when he faked his death last year to watch people's reactions from within his government? That is the type of person Supreme Leader Kim Jong - Un is. The Benz S600 Pullman Guard was valued at $1 million when it was released in 2009. The version that Supreme Leader Jong-Un uses is bomb-resistant. It uses a 5.5 liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. What is more powerful than a car that can resist a bomb? Stay tuned to find out.
7. JAGUAR XJ LWB SENTINEL – U.K.
The U.K. has a firm policy on government officials driving locally manufactured cars. As the home of some of the best luxury cars, that is not a punishment to anyone. The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, works in an armored Jaguar XJ LWB Sentinel. Jaguar Land Rover is one of the leading car manufacturers in the world. The company went all-out for this custom-built official state car. The car has 13 mm explosive-resistant steel plate flooring. It also has bulletproof polycarbonate hardened glass, Kevlar and titanium protected cabins, and run-flat tires. There is self-contained oxygen in the car for the times where a chemical or biological threat is imminent. These advanced security features are fitted so naturally in the car that you would never imagine the car being a Presidential machine.
6. BMW 7 SERIES – AUSTRALIA
The Prime Minister of Australia rides in a bomb-resistant, bulletproof, armored floor BMW 7 Series. The car, C1, was used by his predecessor. The fleet was bought as part of the G20 Summit security detail, and they have stayed on as Prime Minister's fleet. The limousine is flown out to countries where the Prime Minister is visiting to avoid safety compromises. The bulletproof doors and windows make it a big competitor on this list.
5. FORD FUSION HYBRID – BRAZIL
President Jair Bolsonaro, who took office in January 2019, attends official business in a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The armored car has state-of-the-art security and a vibrant performance arch. The six-speed gear car runs on a 2.7 Turbocharged V6 engine. He also uses a 1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith for special functions and occasions. That is quite an executive fleet President Bolsonaro is administering the affairs of his country in.
4. MERCEDES BENZ S600 - TURKEY
At number 4 is another Mercedes Benz S600. This time it is the official car of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The tires of the car have internal steel cables to resist chemical attacks. There are five-inch bulletproof doors to ward off machine gun fires. The whole body of the S600 was rebuilt with titanium alloy. This armored S600 has the qualities to protect the constitutionally elected executive head of state. President Erdogan started as the country's ceremonial head in 2014 and then became the executive office holder after the constitutional amendment.
3. THE BEAST – UNITED STATES
The armored Cadillac limousine has been a staple for the U.S. presidency for a while now. The latest one was released in 2018 under President Trump and is being used by Joe Biden. President Biden says that he plans to make the next "Beast" electric as part of his commitment to sustainable energy consumption. The car currently has five-inch thick bulletproof glass, run-flat tires, and chemical attack resistance. It also has an oxygen tank, a tear gas cannon, and night vision optics. There are more features, but the United States Secret Service keeps the details under wraps as part of the intelligence. The U.S. President riding in the top 3 most potent cars is not shocking. The country has seen the worst of Presidential assignations.
2. AUDI A8 L SECURITY – GERMANY
As the head of state of Germany, you already have some of the best cars at your disposal. The country produces some of the best cars in the world, if not the majority. For her official duties, Chancellor Angela Merkel relies on a fleet of German cars. The Audi A8 L Security is a special edition built to protect her in her movements. The jet black car looks the part of a protective automobile. The car has VR7 and VR9 ballistic certificates. It can withstand attacks from different weapons, grenades, and the unlikely event of a land mine blast. With its W12 petrol engine, you know it's a supercar when it speeds.
1. PEUGEOT 5008 – FRANCE
The essential feature of the Peugeot 5008 that President Emmanuel Macron rides in is safety. The Peugeot team received word that the President wanted a 5008 as his official state car, and they modified one to suit him. The Peugeot is lined with the best armor plating to make it bullet and blast-proof. That is not all. With the help of Centigon Security Group, a leading security company in France, the back seat was also modified. The back seats have been split from three to two, with a central place for a blast-proof safe for important documents. These additional tips put the car up as a security giant in the game of presidential cars.
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