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From Wired News: Top Stories:
DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes unit says it has designed its new Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman limo to offer "the highest possible degree of protection against terrorist attacks."
So what does that mean?
Here is how Mercedes describes its ultra-secure limo:
The highest protection specified for this car is equivalent to resistance level B6/B7, as tested and certified by state-approved organizations. Plus it meets further requirements that are not even stipulated by any standard, as tested by public and independent organizations. Its armor resists military-standard small-arms projectiles and provides protection against fragments from hand grenades and other explosive devices. Additional safety features include run-flat tyres, a self-sealing fuel tank and a fire-extinguishing system.
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