PM Modi Birthday: From Mercedes To BMW, A Look At Armored Cars That Keeps Him Safe

PM Modi Cars:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar town of Gujarat’s Mehsana district, and he is celebrating his 75th birthday today. Whenever PM Modi visits a place, a sea of people gathers around just to take a look. While his popularity is unmatched, it also presents a large risk to the security of the Prime Minister. Today, we will be taking a look at the armored cars that keep Prime Minister Narendra Modi safe during his official visits and rallies.

Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser has remained one of the most popular choices among Indian politicians. While it’s rare to see a Land Cruiser being used as a primary security car by VIPs, it is very common to be seen being used by the global organisations in the rough terrains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is often seen travelling in the Land Cruiser for private visits or rallies. The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most capable SUVs in the world. It draws power from a 4.5-litre V8 engine, which generates 260 bhp and 650 Nm of torque.

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Range Rover Sentinel

The Range Rover Sentinel is quite popular among global leaders. The Sentinel by Range Rover provides a high level of safety to the occupants, and it is equipped with armored glass, along with an armored body. The Range Rover Sentinel can easily withstand attacks by rifles, grenades, and even IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). The Range Rover in PM Modi’s convoy has a V8 ballistic protection, and it can run on a flat tyre with a maximum speed of 80 kmph for 50 kilometers.

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BMW 760 Li High Security

The BMW 760 Li was the first official car of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, PM Modi went for the swearing-in ceremony in his armoured Mahindra Scorpio. At that time, it was being asserted that he would choose the Mahindra Scorpio over the BMW 760 Li, which was the official car for the PM at that time. The Special Protection Group (SPG) had upgraded the official PM vehicle in 2002, and the BMW 760 Li High Security took the place of the Hindustan Ambassador.

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Mercedes Maybach S650 Guard

The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard is the safest car in PM Modi’s convoy. It was used by PM Modi for the first time in 2021, when he visited Hyderabad to meet Vladimir Putin. The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard in PM Modi’s convoy is VR10 certified. It means that it can withstand TNT attacks of up to 15kg, along with armour-piercing bullets. It also has a satellite phone, oxygen canisters, and a sealed fuel tank. It is powered by a V12 engine, which can generate a peak power output of 630 hp.