At first glance, it is no different from the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid. It looks similar to other premium sedan output giant German manufacturer. But it make no mistake, this car is not immune to bullets. It is not only the pistols or rifles, the car is claimed to be immune even though M16 and AK47 gunfire shot hit.
Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC) modify the Mercedes-Benz S400 sedan hybrid become bulletproof. TAC implement flagship T6 lightweight high-power rifle his protection to the body line of S400 Hybrid.
High-tech ultra-light material grafted into the body claimed that the lighter between 30-40% is rather than the other bulletproof layer. it is no wonder if they believe that this hybrid sedan can still consume fuel with a very efficient performance.
Trent Kimball, President & CEO of TAC, said that making an electric car and hybrid anti-bullet is the company in the future. "We're happy to continue to be a leader in this industry by helping to provide protection to our clients while still considering the environment. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is a vehicle armored bulletproof mild hybrid with a new high quality we market next year," he said.
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is equipped with ultra-lightweight protection level T6 bandrol sold at U.S. $ 255,000 or approximately USD 2.3 billion, plus additional costs for the next option. Pre-orders for the U.S. and Europe can only be done on January 2 next year. TAC itself will continue to expand anti-bullet hybrid car line in 2011.
