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In 2007 Angela Merkel was given an Audi A8 L W12 Security with exceptional armor and which served the owner of Europe for several years. The total price of that unit was more than double the price of the unshielded model and it can be yours for much less.
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In September 2007, the president of the Xunta, Emilio Pérez Touriño, premiered an Audi A8 L W12 Security identical to Angela Merkel, an armored car with spectacular armor and a price without taxes or “extras” of 210,000 euros.
With the defeat of the bipartisan PSOE / BNG in the 2009 elections, one of Núñez Feijoo’s first measures to reduce spending was to park that car that had already been paid for and buy a new one, a Citroën C6. The armored Audi A8 L W12 was auctioned and has since been on sale at a dealership in the capital of Galicia. Thanks to the fact that it has been in service for only 20 months, despite being the official car of the President of the Xunta de Galicia, this Audi has very few kilometers traveled, does not reach 70,000 km.
This model has impressive armor. Only the 53mm thick bulletproof laminated glass means an extra weight of 340kg. Total, this Audi A8 L W12 weighs 1,200 kg more than normal due to the elements needed to withstand attack with 7.62 caliber hard core projectiles.
What is the armor of the Audi A8 L W12 Security
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The armor of this Audi A8 L W12 Security is one of the most famous within this type of vehicle. Exceeds B6 + and B7 standards according to European EN standard, which means that, in addition to the aforementioned projectiles, it is also prepared to withstand the explosion of grenades and prevent projectiles or shrapnel from penetrating the belly, the wheel arches or the roof of the vehicle, in addition to absorbing the energy of the deflagration.
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Of course, the tires are also special (they have PAX technology) and, although the rims look like the normal ones of any Audi A8 of the time, they are designed so that it can continue to circulate even if they have punctured the tires, preventing them from slipping.
Among the most striking security systems, the Audi A8 L W12 Security has a Pyrotechnic device patented by Audi that detaches the vehicle doors in the event that an emergency evacuation is necessary and the doors cannot be opened normally.
Another safety element of this specimen is its autonomous fire extinguishing system, which includes a device for eliminating smoke and pollutants from the passenger compartment. It is also protected against chemical or biological attack.
Audi A8 L W12 Security: much more than just armor
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The formidable armored Audi A8 L W12 that is for sale in Galicia It is not only a fortress, but also a true luxury office equipped with all the extras that one can imagine:
- Interior completely covered in natural leather
- DVD navigation system
- Bose Surround Sound System
- Independent air conditioning system in the rear seats
- Two GSM phones (for front and rear seats)
- Rear seats with electric adjustment and footrest
- Analog and digital TV receiver
- Remote start system
- Shielded battery and fuel tank
- Fridge
- Automatic fuel tank sealing
- Flag holders in the front wheel arches
- Flash lights in the mirrors
- Fax
- Folding table in the rear seats
- Automatic blinds in the rear seats
As for the mechanics, it is about the most powerful version of the Audi A8, with the powerful 500 hp W12 engine that allows this armored mass to reach 210 km / h, a speed limited electronically and by its tires, since the car could exceed that figure for power and aerodynamics.
With a price that in its day was close to 300,000 euros, you can have a car identical to Angela Merkel’s and that has been the official car of the President of the Xunta de Galicia for much less. The price of this armored Audi A8 L W12 is 70,000 euros and has it for sale Grupo Noya in Santiago de Compostela.
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