The armoured BMW 760Li of the Ex Malaysian PM is on sale. Now, it is not every day that one gets to purchase the vehicles owned by some of the top politicians on the planet. We know that the heads of states own special vehicles. In fact, they are designed from scratch bearing just one thing on the mind – safety. These cars have to be prepared for any and every eventuality to keep the occupants safe. This includes the VVIP in the car along with the driver. Hence, you would find completely different functions, in comparison to the regular model. Here are the details.
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BMW of Ex Malaysian PM on Sale
This post comes from 46rdn on Instagram. It captures the iconic BMW 760Li of the erstwhile Prime Minister of Malaysia. The entire vehicle has been created keeping in the utmost safety of the PM. The body structure makes the car bulletproof. There are bulletproof windows and tons of buttons inside the cabin. These have dedicated functions like having access to multiple phones, screens, seats, sunblinds and more. There is even a button which allows the occupants to talk to the people outside. At the front, the grille also houses VIP lights.
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A prominent part of this vehicle is the run-flat tyres. Most vehicles of the top politicians of various countries have cars that run for relatively longer distances even if they are punctured. It ensures that they can get away even if someone tries to puncture the tyre. Now, as per the official government website of Malaysia, the bids for this car are now open. They start at RM 33,235 (approx. Rs 5.82 lakh). The vehicle is available at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Kuala Lumpur. The bidding process is a great way to get your hands on one of the most crucial cars in the country.
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Specs
This is the 2011 model. It used to come powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine which generates a healthy 440 hp of peak power. The transmission duties are carried out by an automatic gearbox. This is the long wheelbase model which liberates acres of space for the passengers. However, the highlights are the armoured body, reinforced structure and safety functionalities on the inside. It has paddle shifters, electronic parking brakes, and tons of seat controls to let the occupants assume the most comfortable position. If you are in Malaysia and want to get a taste of what it feels like travelling in a high-security automobile, this is a great chance.
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