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14-07-2016, 08:56 AM
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So she arrived in a German car and left in an Indian one, not sure the patriotic argument works either way? 
More to the point, I suspect she doesn't have much of a choice about what car she has. I wonder if the BMW was armoured like the PM's cars are. Home Sec is a pretty big deal.
I doubt an Atom would be considered safe for a PM to roll about in.
More to the point, I suspect she doesn't have much of a choice about what car she has. I wonder if the BMW was armoured like the PM's cars are. Home Sec is a pretty big deal.
I doubt an Atom would be considered safe for a PM to roll about in.
14-07-2016, 09:34 AM
#10
She only gets the bomb proof Jaguar XJ once PM.
Don't know why the cabinet get BMWs though - surely a nice XF would be better?
From "reliable" wiki:
Don't know why the cabinet get BMWs though - surely a nice XF would be better?
From "reliable" wiki:
General specifications
Many details are classified, but the current Jaguar models are estimated to have cost up to £300,000. They feature a number of security features, including a 13 mm explosive resistant steel plate underneath the body, titanium- and Kevlar-lined cabins, armoured windows with bulletproof polycarbonate toughened glass, run flat-tyres and 'gun ports' to enable bodyguards to return fire at any attackers. The cars are also equipped with an independent, self-contained oxygen supply to protect the Prime Minister and other passengers against chemical or biological attack.[7] The vehicle can also release tear gas and other crowd dispersants.
The car features state-of-the-art communication and conferencing systems, high definition televisions, night vision, as well as adjustable, heated and cooled rear massage seats, and a Bowers & Wilkins 1200-watt, 20-speaker Dolby 7.1 surround-sound system. The vehicle used to be classed as B7 level but under the new system is classed as VPAM9[8][9] and is understood to be capable of withstanding the blast of 15 kg equivalent TNT and sustained attack by a variety of other armour-piercing weapons.[2]
The car has a 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine producing 503 bhp,[10] with a top speed of 121 mph and is capable of reaching 62 mph (100kmh) from stationary in 9.4 seconds, slower than the original given the substantially greater weight of the vehicle
Many details are classified, but the current Jaguar models are estimated to have cost up to £300,000. They feature a number of security features, including a 13 mm explosive resistant steel plate underneath the body, titanium- and Kevlar-lined cabins, armoured windows with bulletproof polycarbonate toughened glass, run flat-tyres and 'gun ports' to enable bodyguards to return fire at any attackers. The cars are also equipped with an independent, self-contained oxygen supply to protect the Prime Minister and other passengers against chemical or biological attack.[7] The vehicle can also release tear gas and other crowd dispersants.
The car features state-of-the-art communication and conferencing systems, high definition televisions, night vision, as well as adjustable, heated and cooled rear massage seats, and a Bowers & Wilkins 1200-watt, 20-speaker Dolby 7.1 surround-sound system. The vehicle used to be classed as B7 level but under the new system is classed as VPAM9[8][9] and is understood to be capable of withstanding the blast of 15 kg equivalent TNT and sustained attack by a variety of other armour-piercing weapons.[2]
The car has a 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine producing 503 bhp,[10] with a top speed of 121 mph and is capable of reaching 62 mph (100kmh) from stationary in 9.4 seconds, slower than the original given the substantially greater weight of the vehicle
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14-07-2016, 09:52 AM
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Quite an interesting read that. Mind u sustained armour Piercing bit may stretch the truth a bit? Not sure what to believe these days
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