Political leaders, especially when they are the president or prime minister of a country, move with a high degree of certainty. This is because they are the country’s most important leaders and often face threats. As these leaders move, special precautions are taken. The vehicle these guides use is different from ordinary people. Here we have a list of super powerful cars used by some of the most powerful leaders in the world.
Ram Nath Kovind – Mercedes Benz S600 Pullman Guard
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind uses a stretched Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman. He is one of the most important people in the country and the vehicle he uses is also special. Last year he received his new S600 Pullman. He formerly used a W221 based S600 Pullman used by the former President of India. The car he uses is fully armored. It can withstand 15kg of TNT from a distance of 2 meters. In addition, the windows can withstand bullets from assault rifles such as AK-47. It is powered by a V12 petrol engine that produces 523 hp and 900 Nm of torque. The speed is limited to 160 km/h.
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Narendra Modi – BMW 760Li high security
After the President, it is the Indian Prime Minister’s turn. He is quite a popular personality among world leaders. His company car is a BMW 760 Li High Security. This is based on the flagship model from BMW. The car will receive a VR10 protection class, due to which the body will be heavily armored. It also comes with Run0flat tires and secure in-car communication lines for on-the-go PM use. It is powered by a 6.0 liter petrol engine that produces a maximum power of 540 hp.
Joe Biden-Cadillac One
The US is the most powerful country in the world, so there are no compromises when it comes to the security of its President. US President Joe Biden uses a Cadillac One sedan. It is based on the CT6 sedan. It is often called beast. The car is heavily armored and the exact details of the car are not publicly available for security reasons. It has its own oxygen supply, secure communications lines, and all sorts of essential equipment to even provide life support to the President if needed. Several decoy vehicles are also used by secret services for security purposes.
Xi Jinping-HongQi N501
The Chinese President moves in the latest version of the HongQi N501 sedan. It is built exclusively for the President and is not available to the public. The car is expected to be heavily armored, but exact details about the car are not available.
Vladimir Putin – Aurus Senate Limousine
Vladimir Putin is a very popular and powerful leader. He moves in a locally manufactured Aurus Senate limousine. It replaced the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman. The car gets security features like armored body, bulletproof windows, reinforced tires, automatic fire extinguishing system, secure communication system and so on.
British Royal Family – Bentley State Limousine
The British royal family is still very powerful and respected around the world. The Queen is often seen cruising around in a burgundy Bentley State Limousine. It was built exclusively for Queen Elizabeth. It is powered by a 6.75 liter V8 petrol engine.
Boris Johnson – Jaguar XJ Sentinel
The long wheel base armored Sentinel (XJ) is the result of a close partnership between Centigon Security Group and Jaguar. The British Prime Minister’s car gets a Kevlar and Titanium protective coating on the outside. It also has oxygen tanks and a 13mm steel plate on the floor to save the passengers from the landmines.
Olaf Scholz – Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard
Olaf Scholz, the new Chancellor who replaced Angela Merkel, opted for a Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard as his official vehicle. The car meets the high requirements of the VR10 safety classification. Angela Merkel used the Audi A8 L Security as a company vehicle.
Pope Francis – Popemobile based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Pope Francis moves in a converted M-Class. The car is often called the Popemobile and is built for everyone to see. The display case he sits in is fully armored. It is an airtight capsule with its own oxygen supply.
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Fumio Kishida
No information is currently available on the official car of the current Prime Minister of Japan. However, the former prime minister – Abe Shinzo – used the Lexus LS600h as his official car. The unit he used featured heavy metal armor, heavy steel plate floors, and polycarbonate windows for added protection.