I guess they only need these in Europe?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Not sure if this is sold in the US.



http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...its-the-roads/

Video (the music is annoying, but there are some cool parts)

The final variation of the new S-class has been announced with news that Mercedes has developed an armoured special-protection model. Labelled the Mercedes S600 Guard, the new car has had its protective elements fully integrated into the vehicle direct from the Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Currently, it only comes in long-wheelbase form with the same V12 as shared with the regular sedan.

The S600 Guard develops 517hp (380kw) thanks to the biturbo V12 and rides as comfortably as the standard-production S-Class despite the addition of heavy reinforcements. Some of the attacks the vehicle is capable of withstanding include armour resisting military-standard small-arms projectiles, hand grenade fragments other explosive charges. Additional safety features include run-flat tyres, a self-sealing fuel tank and a fire-extinguishing system.

[KenP]

I thought the flames were for stopping carjackers. Propane fire is popular in South America.

[DDWH]

FLAME-ONFLAME-OFF

[frenzy1]

those are extremely expensive and only sold the world leaders, ...

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by frenzy1

those are extremely expensive and only sold the world leaders, ...

Yeah, I imagine the price tag runs pretty high!

It's interesting that they can now customize them from the factory, build in the extra structural supports while it's on the assembly line, rather than going back for a retrofit like they used to for the older models.

It would be cool if they made H2's like that.