The 5 Most Expensive Presidential Armoured Limousine Cars That Protect the World’s Most Powerful Leaders
Heads of state and kings and queens are arguably the most protected citizens of a country paid for by taxpayers. The United States Presidential vehicle is a five-metre-long Cadillac - universally known as 'The Beast' and is one of the most well-known cars in the world. Another one is Queen Elizabeth II's Bentley limousine. We look at five vehicles that have been expertly modified to protect some of the world's top leaders.
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We've limited our list to five of the most well-known world leaders, including those from the United States, Britain, North Korea and Russia.
1. Queen Elizabeth II - Bentley R25 million
As the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II has occupied the British throne for 70 years. However, she has been spotted driving her Range Rover Autobiography when popping down to the shops, AutoEvolution reports.
However, for public appearances, the Queen whips out her limousine. To celebrate her jubilee in 2002, British luxury carmaker Bentley gifted her an extended wheelbase Arnage. It's powered by a 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine with heaps of power.
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It also features a higher for easier access. However, in terms of its security features, the company is tight-lipped to not give away its secrets, according to Bentley.
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2. President Vladimir Putin - Aurus Senat R4.7 million
The Russian limousine president Vladimir Putin travels in looks like a Rolls-Royce, except it isn't. The Aurus Senat was developed and built in Russia.
It resembles a Rolls-Royce Phantom, but the 4.4-litre V8 turbocharged limousine is about to knock off.
According to Drive.com.au, the car was lengthened to 6.7 metres long for Putin and has been modified to protect citizen number one. The safety features include bulletproof body panels, reinforced glass and bomb-resistant underfloor protection.
According to Cartoq, Putin was driven in the car for the first time in May 2018.
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3. Kim Jong-Un - Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard R17 million
Officially known as North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-Un travels in a 5.5-litre, bi-turbo V12 engine Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard, Business Insider reports.
NetCarshow, one of the most reclusive world leaders, enjoys a limousine with special-protection elements and a higher rear roof for easier access and greater headroom. However, because North Korea is a very secretive nation and the state controls what is disseminated, there's not much info about bespoke modifications made to Jong-Un's car.
We know that the four rear plush leather seats are arranged facing one another, which has become a custom of Pullman's artistry.
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4. President Joe Biden - Cadillac One aka 'The Beast' R25 million
Arguably the most well-known presidential car is the United States' presidential 'Beast' limousine. It's an imposing vehicle that stretches five metres in length and is unveiled in 2018 during Donald Trump's reign.
The Cadillac features run-flat Goodyear tyres and even has a fridge that keeps a supply of the current President Joe Biden's blood type, CarAndDriver reports.
It features armour plating to stop bombs and gunfire and has its arsenal including pump-action shotguns, rocket-powered grenades and tear gas grenades, Spyscape.com reports.
It's a hefty vehicle and tips the scales between 8000kg to 10 000kg; arguably, the best trick is that the US has two identical 'Beasts' to keep attackers guessing which one Uncle Joe is in. Smart.
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5. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - Range Rover Sentinel R8.1 million.
Boris Johnson is seeing his final days in office as the British Prime Minister after resigning in July 2022. During his tenure at the helm, Johnson has ferried around in an armoured Range Rover.
The supercharged V8 model has enough grunt to power away from would-be attackers. According to Land Rover, the British carmaker makes the bulletproof 4x4 in the UK, and it can withstand 7.62mm high-velocity armour piercing bullets and up to 15kg of TNT.
It has a self-sealing fuel tank and run-flat tyres that can give the drivers the confidence to push on even if they come under attack.
Johnson's old car has some of the best gadgets, including a hidden escape hatch, anti-tamper exhaust and multi-laminated armoured privacy glass, HotCars reports.
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The top 5 most expensive celeb cars, including Jay Z's R130 million Maybach and The Rock's R38 million Pagani
Not only do heads of state roll around in expensive cars; celebrities also splurge on lux whips, except they pay for it, Briefly News reports.
Dwayne' The Rock' Johnson is the world's highest-paid actor earning $270 million in 2021, and he also happens to own a $2.4 million Pagani Huayra.
Movie stars, fashion moguls and rappers earn high salaries, which means they can afford some of the most expensive cars on the planet.
We look at celebs' top five most expensive cars, from fashion designer Ralph Lauren's rare Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic to Floyd Mayweather's Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita.
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