Vladimir Putin (middle)
65-year-old Vladimir Putin and former KGB officer, yesterday the
7th of May 2018 began his 4th term and another six years as Russia's
president .
Today also marks the unveiling of his new russian-made black
limousine, codenamed Kortezh, which was used for the short distance from
his office to the Kremlin hall for the inauguration.
The front view of the heavily armored limo look so much like a
Rolls-Royce Phantom while the luxurious Bentley Mulsanne comes to mind
when viewed from the back.The headlights is very similar to Chrysler
300's.
This means that the highly favored German made Mercedes-Benz S 600
Guard Pullman is officially out as the russian state car. This is an
obvious response from Russia to overcome western sanctions by reducing
its dependence on imported goods and technology.
The powertrain, is a rumoured twin-turbocharged V12 with 850
horsepower i.e 634 kilowatts jointly developed by Porsche and Bosch with
an assistance from Moscow-based Central Scientific Research Automobile
& Engine Institute (NAMI). It has a Russian-designed nine-speed
automatic gearbox.
About 200 of the new cars will be used in Russian state’s convoys
designed as minivan, Sport Utility Vehicles and smaller sedan. Civilians
versions for wealthy Russians would also be made.
Watch the video below:
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