Audi A8 L Security – bring on the guns and grenades

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Important people make decisions, decisions don’t please everyone, angry people resort to violence. That’s why high-security versions of limos are made, to shield and protect VIPs from angry folks and their deeds. This is the Audi A8 L Security that “meets the highest level of criteria that apply to civilian vehicles.”

Barely distinguishable from the regular facelifted A8 L, the A8 L Security, powered by either a 4.0 TFSI or W12 FSI, was in Audi’s plans right from the outset, resulting in an integral overall concept that is superior to retrofit solutions, it is claimed. The aluminium-bodied, quattro permanent AWD-equipped limo is the lightest in its small segment.

This car is officially certified by the German Ballistics Testing Center in Munich; it complies with the requirements of the class VR 7 ballistic protection standard in accordance with the BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 guideline. Class VR 7 means that the body panels and glazing of the passenger cell must withstand firing from NATO sub-caliber ammunition.

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In certain areas, the armour plating on the A8 L Security even complies with the criteria for the classes VR 9 and VR 10. Resistance to explosives is tested in accordance with the ERV 2010 guideline (Explosion Resistant Vehicles). The armor-plated vehicle floor can withstand attack by military hand grenades.

The occupant cell, which is integrated into the body as a unitary element, features heat-formed armour steel, aramide fabric, ceramic, a special aluminum alloy, and multi-laminated glass. The protective materials overlap at transitions for maximum security.

For glass, Audi uses special glass with a splinter-inhibiting polycarbonate layer on the inside. As an option, there are electromechanical side windows that almost fully open the panes. A doorstop function holds the door in any desired position.

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On the options list is a patented emergency exit system. If the driver or rear passenger presses a sealed switch while pulling one of the inside door handles, pyrotechnic fracture bolts in the hinges detach the door from the body so that it can then be opened with a light push.

Another option is the fire extinguisher system, which is activated at the press of a button or by heat sensor. Supplied through pipes on the underbody from two tanks fitted in the trunk, nozzles spray it into the wheel arches, onto the underbody and tank, and into the engine compartment.

Order books for the Audi A8 L Security W12 are now open, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2014. Audi provides extensive services to support its A8 L Security VIP customers with special training for drivers and owners.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Audi lover on Jan 28, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    How about the price for this car ?

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  • Najib patut pakai ini keleta mcm zaman nazi dulu

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    • Ye ke…Bukan ke menteri memang pakai kereta mcm ni….

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      • ganti accordana…penang cm pakai s class dah skang…ini baru standard!!!

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    • ScuderiaVincero on Jan 29, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Hitler drove a Merc, not an Audi

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    • Gegary on Jan 29, 2014 at 9:49 am

      This car can protect against C4 (Malaysian-grade) ar??!!!!

      If yes, then I need two, ASAP!! Need to protect some Mongolian models.

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  • holofanboi on Jan 28, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Woot.

    Solid snake’s daily driver.

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    • I think he would much prefer to take a peace sentinel out to the market, the A8L maybe be armored, but SS still needs to worry of his enemies and their pesky Mi-24 hinds and T-72M, and the A8L’s armor won’t stop a 12.7mm Gatling to the roof.

      Yeah definitely needs a peace sentinel, can’t let those enemies stop his morning pasar run.

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  • Jules on Jan 28, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Imagine this car goes for ncap testing. 10 stars… Woo hoo

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  • I should promote this car to jibbys wife la.sure she wants one.the car tahan c4 explosive summore.

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  • Frank Martin would be proud.

    I have no idea on armored car specification, but sub NATO caliber could also mean 7.62mm(battle rifle ammunition), which means its bloody well armored. Wonder how well will it stand against a .50 BMG round. Personally, anything that can withstand a .50, the largest round available on a portable weapon, deserve to be impressed.

    Now to the most important question of any Paultan commenter: how many airbags are there or does it have ESC?

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    • If you need more safety, you could order the Audi A8 Security B7. This will match B7, the highest protection standard for passenger cars available. Eduard Shevardnadze from Georgia even survived an hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher attack on his S-Class B7.

      But I guess you have to be prime minister before you’ll get one…

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  • musyuk on Jan 28, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Accordana can withstand better.

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  • KangKung Man on Jan 28, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Hmmm… Which country VIP need such spect ? Hmmm…

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  • Fuel Cell Phone on Jan 28, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    The next Transporter movie can use this I guess

    How about the tires ?

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  • Just perfect for Transporter 3 movie! Mr Statham, your ride is ready

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  • subtlesilver on Jan 28, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    but we forgot one very important question.. What about the RV? will resale value be better than the camry ;-)

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  • Denaihati on Jan 28, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    worry big robber will use for escaping from police, but very sure this car will also have a superb security system to prevent from misuse.

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  • Kangkung PM on Jan 28, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Can plant kangkung in the interior cabin? since not even bullet can thru the car body, I think PM should get this as rakyat are angry to throw grenade into PM

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  • audi looks more premium than other german’s brand car.. i like it.

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  • jolly_idiot on Jan 28, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    Those who need this why not consider a tank? It’ll be alot more safer and robust and probably cheaper with tank.

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  • TS.Lim on Jan 28, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    How about tyres? Does it bullet or grenade proof?

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  • HeShowedMeTheAccordana on Jan 28, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    to those who wanna buy this please hold on

    m sure proton will rebadge it soon for our minister

    :)

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  • azman on Jan 29, 2014 at 7:22 am

    waaa, if LGE see this car for sure he find an excuse to change his Merz again…..

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  • Is it better than ‘The Beast’ ?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeSPlCRcpds

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  • Archangel on Feb 04, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    ‘Bring on the guns and grenades’ eh? Sounds like bulletproof car. Lol.

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