Designed for those individuals who need special protection at certain times comes this Audi A8 L High Security, which becomes the flagship of the German firm with a bomb-proof armor. Based on the long wheelbase Audi A8, A8 comes this High Security, an armored vehicle that keeps each and every one of the aesthetic characteristics of the conventional model.
In fact, this is one of the main points for, and is that a quick glance is difficult to distinguish this model from the A8 we all know. All car body is reinforced with layers of aluminum steel, plastics and ceramics, to achieve certification ballistic VR 7. Or what is the same, or gun bullets, larger NATO could penetrate the skin of the Audi A8 L High Security.
To give us an idea of the work, only the doors and windows of this model weighs 660 kg. In addition, the bottom of the car has been strengthened and is able to withstand the blast of a grenade without the interior of the Audi A8 is affected. Moreover, even as optional package, you can also shield battery and fuel tank.
What is not optional is the presence of oxygen bottles found inside the car, whose function is to provide breathable air in case of an attack with gas weapons. Furthermore, this A8 High Security integrates an anti fire, others that it would spread in retarder wheel arches, engine compartment and fuel tank.
The tires also are special, with a reinforcement material which allows the A8 keep riding at a maximum speed of 80 km / h but the tires are shredded. All these characteristics are reflected in a dramatic increase in overall weight, reaching 3.5 tonnes. However, it is the vehicle of this type lightest on the market, which although not free from having to carry special tires for heavy duty, whose measures are 255/720.
As for the engine of this spectacular saloon, it is of 6.3 W12 12-cylinder FSI and 500 bhp, with which the Audi A8 Security High accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds, reaching a maximum speed limited electronically to 210 km / h. Does your consumption? 13.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
For the engine bearing and weight have to move, does not seem exorbitant figure. As regards the price of this vehicle, so far nothing is known. 
In fact, this is one of the main points for, and is that a quick glance is difficult to distinguish this model from the A8 we all know. All car body is reinforced with layers of aluminum steel, plastics and ceramics, to achieve certification ballistic VR 7. Or what is the same, or gun bullets, larger NATO could penetrate the skin of the Audi A8 L High Security.
To give us an idea of the work, only the doors and windows of this model weighs 660 kg. In addition, the bottom of the car has been strengthened and is able to withstand the blast of a grenade without the interior of the Audi A8 is affected. Moreover, even as optional package, you can also shield battery and fuel tank.
What is not optional is the presence of oxygen bottles found inside the car, whose function is to provide breathable air in case of an attack with gas weapons. Furthermore, this A8 High Security integrates an anti fire, others that it would spread in retarder wheel arches, engine compartment and fuel tank.
The tires also are special, with a reinforcement material which allows the A8 keep riding at a maximum speed of 80 km / h but the tires are shredded. All these characteristics are reflected in a dramatic increase in overall weight, reaching 3.5 tonnes. However, it is the vehicle of this type lightest on the market, which although not free from having to carry special tires for heavy duty, whose measures are 255/720.
As for the engine of this spectacular saloon, it is of 6.3 W12 12-cylinder FSI and 500 bhp, with which the Audi A8 Security High accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds, reaching a maximum speed limited electronically to 210 km / h. Does your consumption? 13.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
For the engine bearing and weight have to move, does not seem exorbitant figure. As regards the price of this vehicle, so far nothing is known.
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