armored Mercedes-Benz s550
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model: | S550 |
| Curb Weight: | 4,455 lb/1,937 kg |
| Seating: | 2 + 3 |
| Engine: | 4.6L V8 bi-turbo Gasoline |
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| Transmission: | 7-Speed Automatic |
| Power: | 429 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Tire: | 255/45R18 (run-flat inserts) |
| Height: | 58 in. (147 cm) |
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| Length: | 205 in. (520 cm) |
| Width: | 84 in. (212 cm) |
| Wheelbase: | 125 in. (316 cm) |
| Final Weight: | 6,125 lb (2,778 kg) |
VIDEO LINKS
Click on the links below to view sample videos of the armoring process and the testing of ballistic glass, steel & patented composite material uniquely retrofitted on various vehicles that are armored by Alpine Armoring Inc.
GENERAL ARMORING SPECIFICATIONS... Level A9 (B6+)
- All opaque material surrounding passenger area is replaced with hardened ballistic steel
- Roof (at an angle) & floor (anti-mine protection including DM51 grenade/fragmentation)
- Protection against high-power rifles such as 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 and M80 ball
- All original glass removed and replaced with NIJ tested multi-layered ballistic glass
- Additional areas of armoring are the fuel tank, battery and computer module
- P.A./multi-siren system and LED strobe lights, per client's specifications
- Reinforced door hinges to support additional weight of the armor
- Patented designed armoring for the firewall and wheel wells
- A complete set of four (4) high-grade run-flats installed
- Additional protection for the floor and the radiator
- Vision enhancement systems (camera/monitor)
- All door and window openings are overlapped
- Driver and passenger side power windows
- Intelligent remote battery cut-off system
- Customization per client's specifications
- Customized tailpipe protection
THE BALLISTICS
Transparent & opaque ballistic materials that are installed on all of the makes and models of Alpine's armored cars are routinely and carefully being tested in-house as well as by certified independent test laboratories. Also, certificates are on file & are supplied to the client at the time of the delivery of their armoured vehicle.
non-armoring specifications for this vehicle
STANDARD FEATURES: |
- AIRMATIC Semi-Active Suspension
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS II)
- Independent 4-Link Front Suspension
- Independent 5-Arm Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion Steering
- Vented Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Attention Assist Drowsiness Monitor
- PRE-SAFE Collision Preparedness System
- Emergency Interior Trunk Release
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- 18" 5-Spoke Aluminum Wheels
- Active Bi-Xenon Automatic Headlamps
- Headlamp Automatic Level Control
- Heated Headlamp Washers
- Adaptive High Beam Assist
- Front Halogen Fog Lights
- Auto-Folding Heated Mirrors
- LED Turn Signals
- Leather Seat Trim
- Burl Walnut Interior Wood Trim
- 14-Way Heated/Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
- Active Adjustable Front Head Restraints
- Rear Power Adjustable Head Restraints
- Power 4-Way Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
- Wood & Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Steering Wheel Shift Paddles
- Multi-Function Instrument Cluster Display
- SmartKey Infrared Remote
- Integrated HomeLink System
- Power Trunk Closer
- Anti-Theft Alarm
- Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Auxiliary Power Outlet
- Power Rear Window Sunshade
- Dual Front/Rear Reading Lamps
- Adjustable Fiber-Optic Ambient Lighting