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Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic is a new V12 model coming from Mercedes. It is a luxury armored vehicle with a long wheelbase and VPAM VR10 certification.

The car is suitable for heads of state and high-ranking politicians as well as public figures looking for a high level of protection. It will be offered with 4 or 5 seats.

The S680 Guard is based on the S-Class, but engineers have completely replaced the body with new parts resistant to provide the highest level of protection. 6-inch thick hydraulic windows have been installed. The transmission and steering have been modified to more easily handle a weight of 9,259 pounds (4,200 pounds). Michelin PAX run-flat tires have also been installed that allow the vehicle to cross 19 miles (30 kilometers) after a puncture.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in the finest leather and wood trim. The car is equipped with a fire extinguishing system, a multitude of airbags and a fresh air system. A new touchscreen infotainment console and a digital instrument cluster have been installed.

The S680 is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 604 hp and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Due to the weight of about 4.2 tons, the maximum speed of the vehicle is electronically limited to 118 mph (190 km / h).

It takes 51 days to make one car, and the price of one unit is $ 650,000 (€ 547,400).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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SLR McLaren 722 By McLaren Special Operation (MSO)

In 2003, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren created the SRL model, and now one copy is on sale at a very high price. It is a SLR McLaren 722 By MSO and is selling for € 2.6 million.

The McLaren 722 SLR was modified by the McLaren Special Operation (MSO), and only 25 copies were made. It was created to pay homage to the Mercedes 300 SLR from the ’50s, and by 2009 only 2,157 units had been produced.

The modified SLR has undergone many external changes. It has new bumpers, a diffuser, a new bonnet, a titanium exhaust system and a new aerodynamic body. New ceramic brakes have been installed, the suspension has been redesigned, and a new steering wheel has been installed.

The McLaren 722 SLR is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with 641 hp and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm). Compared to the basic model, it is 50 kg lighter. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 209 mph (336 km / h).

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Mercedes-Benz eActros – a new era of electric vehicles

The world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz eActros took place a few days ago. This is a new era of electric Mercedes-Benz Truck.

After 2016, when the concept of a heavy-duty distribution vehicle was introduced, the time came for Mercedes-Benz to introduce its first electric truck.

“We have to acknowledge that transport is part of the problem when it comes to climate change. At the same time, we can and we will be part of the solution. We start with our eActros that has covered more than half a million kilometers on public roads. The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO₂-neutral transport,”said Karin Rådström, Member of the Management Board at Daimler Truck AG and responsible for Mercedes- Benz Trucks.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros is powered by two electric motors, which are powered by 3 or 4 batteries with a total power of 315 kWh or 420 kWh (depending on the version). This allows a truck with a larger battery to cover a range of 250 miles (400 km), or 186 miles (300 km) with a smaller battery. It takes a little over an hour to charge a 20-80% battery.

Electric transport trucks allow owners to use vehicles during the night as well as to enter city areas where traffic for diesel vehicles is prohibited.

At Mercedes-Benz, great attention is paid to the safety of vehicles and drivers. With the eActros model, Mercedes-Benz Trucks not only provides active safety, in the form of standard integrated systems such as MirrorCam, Sideguard Assist S1R or the fifth generation Active Brake Assist (ABA) system with the ability to detect pedestrians, but also the challenges associated with electrical vehicles and their high voltage systems.

Source: Daimler