Photo: Mercedes via Motor1
Almost a year after the new generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class was presented, the German automaker has quietly introduced the 2022 S-Class Guard, an armored version of the flagship sedan that can keep its occupants safe in the event of an attack with small firearms.
Reportedly based on the long wheelbase version of the new-gen S-Class, the Mercedes S 680 Guard 4Matic, which is official nomenclature, targets businessmen, government officials, and also bad guys, because let’s admit it, who doesn’t want to be safe and extremely comfortable on the go?
Said to feature VR10 ballistic protection, the car is apparently equipped with very thick windows, made of polycarbonate and multi-layer glass, that are about 1 cm (0.4 in) thick. The passenger compartment is completely protected from the outside environment, and in the event of an attack, the getaway is assured by the run-flat tires.
Available with seating for four or five, the cockpit is identical to that of the regular new-gen S-Class. This means that it has fine leather upholstery and other high-end trim, as well as the latest tech gear available at Mercedes. Moreover, it can be had with an emergency fresh air system, fire extinguishing system, and a refrigerator, as it is, after all, a luxury cruiser.
Mercedes wasn't too eager to say much about it, but it has been reported that the twin turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine develops 612 PS (603 HP / 450 kW) and 830 Nm (612 lb-ft) of torque. The thrust is directed to the 4Matic all-wheel drive system presumably through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Now, if you need an S 680 Guard 4Matic in your life, then you’re in for a rather long wait, because it is said to take 51 days to assemble each example. And as far as pricing goes, you know what they say, if you have to ask, you probably cannot afford it. In this case, it is reportedly in the region of €500,000 in Germany, or nearly $600,000 at today’s exchange rates.
Said to feature VR10 ballistic protection, the car is apparently equipped with very thick windows, made of polycarbonate and multi-layer glass, that are about 1 cm (0.4 in) thick. The passenger compartment is completely protected from the outside environment, and in the event of an attack, the getaway is assured by the run-flat tires.
Available with seating for four or five, the cockpit is identical to that of the regular new-gen S-Class. This means that it has fine leather upholstery and other high-end trim, as well as the latest tech gear available at Mercedes. Moreover, it can be had with an emergency fresh air system, fire extinguishing system, and a refrigerator, as it is, after all, a luxury cruiser.
Mercedes wasn't too eager to say much about it, but it has been reported that the twin turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine develops 612 PS (603 HP / 450 kW) and 830 Nm (612 lb-ft) of torque. The thrust is directed to the 4Matic all-wheel drive system presumably through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Now, if you need an S 680 Guard 4Matic in your life, then you’re in for a rather long wait, because it is said to take 51 days to assemble each example. And as far as pricing goes, you know what they say, if you have to ask, you probably cannot afford it. In this case, it is reportedly in the region of €500,000 in Germany, or nearly $600,000 at today’s exchange rates.
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