Mercedes-Benz Guard and history of the Pullman limousine – Video

 

This episode of Museum Monday is highly explosive. Uke shows us a few examples of the work that is done by Mercedes-Benz Guard. Meanwhile, he also discovers the history of the Pullman limousine. Learn more about the vehicle of statesmen and the development of car protection.

2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$199,500 (base price: $190,275)

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled SOHC 36-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:365 cu in, 5980 cc
Power: 523 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque: 612 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 132.5 in
Length: 214.7 in
Width: 74.8 in Height:59.0 in
Passenger/cargo volume: 125*/16 cu ft
Curb weight: 5304 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.1 sec @112 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 167 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.88 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 12/20 mpg
C/D observed: 14 mpg