Hyundai Armored Limo Headed to Moscow Motor Show
Hyundai has teamed up with ArmorTech to develop an armoured limousine variant of its Equus sedan which will be heading to the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon for its European debut.
The Equus limo will be manufactured in cooperation with Stoof International, based out of Germany, and weighs in at a whopping 8,465 lbs. As with most armoured limousines, the Equus will feature ballistic and blast protection thanks to an armoured shell designed to fully protect the interior from ballistic penetration from any angle.
Despite the significant weight increase, the Equus is still powered by the factory 5.0-liter V8 Tau engine with 430-hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. It is however fully compliant with the VR7 protection level. The Hyundai Equus Limousine Security can be ordered with all the additional options available to the standard Equus model.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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