Flagship Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Gets Armored 'Guard' Variant
Mercedes-Benz has continued its tradition of offering armored versions of its most luxurious models with the introduction of the 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard. Just like the 'regular' Maybach S600 Guard , the new Pullman derivative has been designed to provide optimal protection to heads of states and other at-risk individuals. As such, it incorporates a protection class of VR9 which means it can withstand small explosive devices and gunfire from a host of different weapons. To make the car so safe, specially made steel has been integrated into the cavities between the body structure and the outer skin. Additionally, aramid and PE components throughout the exterior provide splinter protection. As for the windows, they have been coated in polycarbonate. The rear window hasn't been armored but instead, a steel bulkhead has been positioned behind the rear seats to protection passengers. All up, the 6.5 meter long behemoth weighs 5.1 tonnes (11,243 lbs). Beyo...