1993 Guard B6/B7 Carat Duchatelet W140 V12 #Garage90x #Garage90x #caratduchatelet #w140 #w140club

Mercedes-Benz 600 Sonderschutz — 1993 Engine: M120 V12, 394 hp, 570 Nm. The Sonderschutz was built by Mercedes-Benz from the factory as an armored vehicle, with a reinforced body, suspension, brakes, and a special protective capsule. A total of 565 factory-armored W140 V12 vehicles were built, with only 53 of them produced in 1993. The protection level of the early vehicles was designated B6+/B6-B7—one of the highest levels of ballistic protection among civilian vehicles of the time. The standard 600 weighs approximately 2.2 tons, while the armored Sonderschutz weighs approximately 3.5 tons. Multi-layer armored glass, reinforced doors, pillars, roof, floor, and firewall. Special CTS run-flat tires allowed continued driving even after tire damage. To compensate for the enormous weight, Mercedes changed the rear axle ratio from 2.65 to 3.31. This gave the car better traction and faster acceleration. This car's price in 1993 was approximately DM 500,000 before being sent to Carat Duchatelet. The final price after a complete interior redesign by Carat is unknown. #garage90x #гараж90х #caratduchatelet #w140 #w140club