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VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard
The S600 Guard is the ultimate armored limousine, the choice of third-world dictators and dealers of all kinds of stuff. Because Mercedes builds their Guard series (E, G and S-Class models) on separate assembly lines from their conventional counterparts, the passive and active security measures are built in right from the start – though you wouldn't know from looking at one. The S600 Guard will defend its occupants against machine-gun fire, grenades and other explosives; it'll run on flat tires; it's got its own air supply in case of a gas attack; and in case of a fire, it's got its own fire-extinguishing system and self-sealing fuel tank.
Aston Martin may have the product placement agreement for the 007 movies, but no car on the road lives up to the standard like the S600 Guard. Don't take our word for it, watch the video for yourself. (Just don't mind the techno-trance.)
[Source: Motor Authority]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John 9:09AM (10/30/2006)
NASTY techno warning!
Just absolutely horrid music.
And Europeans wonder why they fail so miserably in the U.S. marketplace?
That continent seems to be stuck in a time warp.
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Roman 9:20AM (10/30/2006)
John, what you said theree about Europeans failing int he US marketplace is absolutely retarded.
Have you got any idea how small techno is these days compared to other styles of music? Guess you don't since you're making stupid comments on things you have absolutely no knowledge of.
As for the car, I might just need one to keep John off my back :p
Seriously though, those cars save lives. Most likely those of criminals but hey, the product works!
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Pedro 10:52AM (10/30/2006)
Now that is what I call "fully loaded" ... i will take two... one in silver one in black.
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Paulo Becker 11:46AM (10/30/2006)
I guess I'm the only one who enjoyed the soundtrack. The video, on the other hand, could have benefitted from a bit more action...
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anahit 12:06PM (10/30/2006)
In the immortal words of Bart, "Dad, why'd you bring me to a gay steel mill?"
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Rocket Punch 12:56PM (10/30/2006)
Now THAT is cool!
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eric e. yang 1:04PM (10/30/2006)
it's unfortunate that they don't make a c-class guard. i'm sure my c230 kompressor would handle even better with a half tonne more weight on it, and surely the nineteen inch wheels would never rub at that point. jk.
great find on this video.
http://flickr.com/photos/midweekpost/102435676/in/set-72057594067807868/
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Barry 1:22PM (10/30/2006)
That is uber cool! On the one hand, you've have to be really paranoid to need a car like that, but on the other, I guess there wouldn't be a market for cars like these if there wasn't a need. Wonder if the CD player plays CDR's ;)
Is there any protection of the headlights? I mean, if they were to be destroyed during a night attack, would the infrared camera do a good enough job of showing the way?
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yeahright 2:39PM (10/30/2006)
As Noah suggests, these cars are typically purchased by third-world dictators and mobsters. Those clever engineers at Mercedes go to great lengths to protect these scumbuckets from harm. Isn't there a moral issue here?
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Dan 3:42PM (10/30/2006)
Does anyone know the name of that song?
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Cheezedog 11:21PM (10/30/2006)
Great a bullet proof car with a uber gay techo heart beat... who ever would of seen that comming from the Germans...
As for the act of making said bullet proof car, while its been done before, Its hard to believe its ever been done so well to bairly show what improvements have been made in the anti-Criminal defence systems... This car looks like it could easily pass for stock in the side by side compairison...
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Eismann 11:46AM (10/31/2006)
Hey Paulo, you're not the only one who likes the soundtrack. I'm loving it - but hey, I'm stuck in a time warp! Our cars only need 6 litres of fuel - what an anachronism...
(We're paying quite more at the fuel station than Americans do - highest price last year was 2 Dollars for one lousy liter! Just for those who are interested.)
Love this car - but there's really a lack of action in this film. Thought of something like the BMW movie with Madonna when I saw the preview image...
Greetings from Good Old Europe,
the Eismann
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Grajeda 10:02PM (10/31/2006)
#10...
download tunatic
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tekdemon 10:42AM (11/01/2006)
You don't have to be a third-world dictator to buy one, lol. You could just be from a fairly wealthy family in a third world country where kidnappings are a regular occurance. Better than having your fingers sent back to your family piece by piece.
Or, you could just be insanely paranoid, and/or simply want a bulletproof car.
I vaguely want one just so nobody can break into my car, lol. It'd be funny to watch someone try to smash the windows on this thing without realizing that it has bulletproof windows.
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Roger Brockway 3:28AM (11/16/2006)
Am I the only one who saw the queer smile from that white coat guy? Anyway, the music was horrible. Nothing against techno...just didn't go with the video. There are not enough words to express the coolness of this car. Too bad only third-world thugs can afford it. Why don't they issue a few for the soldiers in Baghdad. Seems like this car can take more than the tanks that they have now. Speaking of paranoid...it should be able to survive under water.. in case the enemies side track you into the ocean. ;D
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Autonoleggio 8:10PM (5/08/2007)
Nice vid. Any news on the soundtrack?
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