How does the "popemobile" (7 photos)

By the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in Britain prepared carefully. For the pontiff prepared immediately two cars in Edinburgh and London. Both cars produced concern Mercedes-Benz and got Benedict XVI inherited from its predecessor.



popemobile cost the receiving end at approximately $ 300 thousand. Its engine has a capacity of 5 liters, fuel consumption - 20 l. 100 km, transport weight of 5 tons. Within the maximum can fit 5 people. Clumsy-looking Mahina capable for 6 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h and reach a top speed of 285 km / h.



From violent individuals Pope protect glass 8 cm thick composite fiberglass to withstand an explosion. Bottom 1 is protected by a steel plate, 5 cm in thickness. The vehicle body is reinforced Kevlar armor of light. Tires being punched, are able to maintain vehicle stability at speeds up to 115 km / h. The cabin is equipped with Pope filters and battery-powered oxygen in the event of a chemical or biological attack.



In the car, in which Benedict XVI will travel to the UK, in the cabin is built of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God.



"Popemobile" - a well-established informal name for a car to travel to the city for the Pope