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Mercedes Benz S550 Armoured Sedan : The Official Car of Prof. Yemi Osibanjo
The vice president/acting president, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo needs no introduction, he can be said he is a workaholic, 24/7, 365 days, he is always working. Prof. Yemi is a SAN, a pastor and also a lecturer before assuming the Vice President of Nigeria and by his position, he is the 2nd man in Nigeria. Interestingly, Prof. Osibanjo rides the same car as Pres. Buhari that is Mercedes 550 Armoured Sedan Car. Osibanjo is a private man so its always hard seeing him around except on official occassion so this is the best shot of his personal car we can see so far. Below are specs and features of this mighty beast called Mercedes Benz 550 Sedan Car. It may interest you to note that this is an OEM car, additional customization may involve.
Introduction
The S-Class full-size luxury sedan has long been the face of class, sophistication, and cutting-edge technology for Mercedes-Benz. The latest S continues the tradition with perhaps the most pampering cabin on the market and enough gadgetry to put technophiles into a state of utter bliss. For more features, see the Senate Pres. car review.
Central locking
Cruise control
Electric heated seats
Electric windows
Full Leather Interior
Navigation system
Parking sensors
Power Assisted Steering
Exterior Features20″ Alloy wheels
Double Exhaust
Electric Mirrors
Safety FeaturesABS
Curtain Airbags
Drivers knee airbag
ESP with EDL + ASR
Four Wheel Drive
Immobilizer
Passenger Airbag
Xenon headlights
Extras2 year Warranty
Auxiliary Audio Input
CD / DVD / MP3 Audio
Full Service History
Vehicle Anti-Theft
Armoring Details | Standard Armoring
- All opaque material surrounding passenger area is reinforced with ballistic steel and composite lightweight armoring materials.
- All original glass is removed and replaced with ballistic glass
- Doors and frames are reinforced with ballistic steel, composite lightweight materials, overlaps and spall guards
- Armored battery, radiator, firewall, front fenders, and fuel tank
- Reinforced suspension
- Run-flat tires
- Tailpipe protection
Specifications
Performance – (Manufacturing Estimates) 4.7 Liter Biturbo V8 Max Speed MPH (KPH) 155 (249.4)
Acceleration – 0-60 MPH (0-100 KPH) seconds 4.8 sec
Horsepower – 449 hp @ 5,250-5,550 rpm
Torque – 516 lb-ft @ 1,800 – 3,500 rpm
Urban MPG – (L/100KM) 17 (13.8)
Extra urban MPG – (L/100KM) 26 (9)
Curb Weight – 4,630 lbs.
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