The Mercedes-Benz
S-Class is a series of full-size luxury sedans produced by the German automaker
Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. The classification was
officially introduced in 1972. The
S-Class has served as the flagship model for Mercedes for over fifty years in
its various incarnations. "S-Class"
is the anglicized version of "S-Klasse," a German abbreviation of
"Sonderklasse," which means "special class" (in the sense
of "a class of its own"). In automotive terms it refers to "a
specially outfitted car." The 2015
Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a step above other elite full-size luxury sedans in
terms of refinement, technology and luxury, while the coupe version is every
bit its two-door equal. It is truly one of the world's finest automobiles,
claims its website.
It adds that with its body elegantly lengthened by 8 inches, the
new Mercedes-Maybach S600 exudes majesty, presence and grace. Of its many attractive features is the ‘attention
assist’ which continuously monitors up to 70 parameters of driving behaviour,
and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if
it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips. With enhanced sensitivity, the
system can also help detect drivers who begin their trip drowsy, and offer more
useful information to drivers along their journey via a new dashboard
display. Besides, the 7-speed automatic offers the ideal response in
virtually every driving situation, from relaxed cruising to quick acceleration.
Two overdrive ratios enhances highway fuel-efficiency. An electronic selector
and shift paddles on the steering wheel let you control all gear changes with
your hands on the wheel. Where are the roads for such smoothy drives is no
question !
MSN India reports
that Reliance Industries has procured the world's most sophisticated armoured
vehicle for enhanced personal security of its chairman and managing
director. It is not a normal car, not even a normal S600
– it is a fortified Mercedes Benz is mounted on a normal S600. The car reportedly was customised at Benz's Sindelingen plant in
Germany. That’s because the upcoming S600 Guard is built like a tank, designed
to protect important occupants from assault. Combining luxury features with
fortified bodywork and glass, the S600 is to become armoured fleets for dignitaries
and business chiefs. Mercedes-Benz says the Guard is built from the ground up
as a special model with armour plating throughout its bodyshell. Spaces between
the car’s structure and skin are filled with steel plates, while aramide and
ballistic cloth fabrics also used throughout. Armoured windows are laminated on
the inside layer to reduce the potential for injuries, and the underside of the
car is designed to protect occupants from explosives.
Newspaper reports
suggest that the armoured vehicle was registered at the Mumbai Central Regional
Transport Office (RTO) on Saturday. Reliance
Chairman Mukesh Ambani has been in news
as the Company is expected to begin
commercial operations of its 4G telecom services by December 2015 and plans to
invest Rs 2 lakh crore in oil business. It
is further stated that "As chairman
of India's largest private conglomerate, Mukesh Ambani is the custodian of the
interests of more than 2.8 million shareholders. He has Z-category security
since April 2013. An armoured vehicle complies with advice of the security
establishment for protectees of this level."
Demand for
super-secure carriages for apex protectees in the world of business, politics
and the arts has been surging globally. The proof of that, according to the
source, is that RIL had to queue up at No. 57 on the global wait list for the
2015-model armoured S600. This meant a wait of eight months before the car
could land in India earlier this week.
The base price of a
2015 model Mercedes Benz S600 is a plebeian Rs 1.5 crore; and with security features -- at the top 'Level-9'
-- and levies such as import duty, road
tax and insurance, it is reported to be over
Rs 11 crore. RIL's 2015-model S600 V-9
armoured vehicle is the first in India. Actor Aamir Khan has the 2014 model.
With regards – S.
Sampathkumar
20th
June 2015.
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