New Delhi 22 Feb, 2010: Mercedes-Benz India present a new luxury limousine the S-Guard with integrated Protection. The S-Guard follows a long and unique tradition of large, armoured, prestige limousines from Mercedes-Benz and encompasses cumulative experience of 80+ years of manufacturing vehicles with factory-integrated special protection.
“Like the luxurious and spacious S-Class, the new S-Guard treats its occupants to a travelling environment characterised by generous accommodation and highest comfort while ensuring maximum occupant safety for the leaders and captains that shape the future of countries and corporations.” Commented Suhas Kadlaskar, Director - Corporate affairs, Human Resource & IT, Mercedes-Benz India.
The S-Guard stands at the top of the Mercedes-Benz Guard range of special protection vehicles. It is powered by a superbly smooth twelve-cylinder bi-turbo engine with a displacement of 5513 cubic centimetres and an output of 380 kW/517 hp with an impressive 830 Nm of torque.
The suspension and basic vehicle structure have been modified to guarantee the long-term overall stability of the vehicle. The modifications also provide a solid foundation for the integration of the heavy special-protection elements.
Integrated Highest Protection status
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Guard offers its demanding passengers extremely effective protection from external situations. Its Highest Protection status means that it has been engineered to resistance level B6/B7, as tested and certified by international organisations. Its armour resists military-standard small-arms projectiles and provides protection against fragments from hand grenades and other explosive charges.
In order to ensure that the vehicle offers outstanding protection, specialists with many years of experience in this field apply the principle of integrated special protection to the limousine. In effect this means that, rather than retro-fitting the protective elements in the doors, rear wall, side panels, roof lining and firewall etc. of an already finished vehicle, they fully integrate them into the bodyshell in a dedicated production process.
This effectively creates a coat of armour around the entire passenger cell. Even the roof frame struts, door locks, door gaps, exterior mirror mountings and other components are incorporated into this security concept. The resulting vehicle offers hallmark Mercedes-Benz build quality combined with comprehensive Highest Protection characteristics, even in those areas where retrofitting would be all but impossible. </I></B>
Source: FinancialExpress
