You must have seen the photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin himself driving a car many times. The official car of Vladimir Putin, one of the most powerful people in the world, is also as powerful as his personality. He has both the standard version and limousine version of The Aurus Senat as his official car. He has also gifted two cars of this company to North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Aurus Senat car has been developed in Russia only. President Vladimir Putin wanted only Russian made cars for himself and this car brand was developed only on his request. This car has gained popularity in Russia by the name of ‘Russian Rolls Royce’. There is no dearth of luxury in President Vladimir Putin’s car, while its safety features make it an ‘impenetrable fort’.
President Putin’s official car (Photo: Getty Images)
Why is Putin’s car special?
If we talk about the look of Vladimir Putin’s ‘The Ors Senate’ car, then it looks somewhat like a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Its front grill is quite bold, which is chrome plated. At the same time, the lower grill is also bigger which can draw more air. This car has sleek and circular shaped LED headlamps, in which DRL has been integrated.
President Vladimir Putin in his car (Photo: Getty Images)
Talking about the strength of this car, it has tinted bulletproof windows, whose beauty is enhanced by chrome strips. Its 20 inch alloy wheels are also bullet proof. This car is so strong that it can withstand the shock of a ballistic missile. This car has VR10 level ballistic protection rating. There is a secret door in it, which gives Vladimir Putin a chance to come out of it at the time of an accident.
One of the safest cars in the world (Photo: Getty Images)
Similar luxury features have also been packed into this car. It has leather upholstery and wooden work has been done from the dashboard to the door sides. In this, infotainment screens are provided at both central and rear places. At the same time, systems like explosion proof fuel tank, communication system, air filtration system and fire extinguishing are also provided in this car.
Putin with his official car (Photo: Getty Images)
This car has a 4.4 liter twin turbo V8 petrol hybrid engine. It generates 598 horse power and 880 Newton meter torque. This car can reach a speed of 100 km in just 6 seconds. It has a 9-speed automatic gearbox.
How different is PM Modi’s Mercedes?
By the way, Indian PM Narendra Modi also officially uses an armored car. This car is Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard. This car can withstand a TNT attack of up to 15 kg. Completely bullet proof. This car has also got VR10 ballistic rating. Its fuel tank is attack proof. At the same time, it can supply fresh air separately in case of gas attack.
PM Modi’s official car (Photo : PTI)
PM Narendra Modi’s car has a 6 liter twin turbo V12 engine. It generates power of 630 BHP. Its estimated price is Rs 12.5 crore.
