All you need to know about NaMo’s power wheels

Mahindra Scorpio had long been part of the PM's political career, right up to the point when he was sworn in. He was driven to the swearing-in ceremony in his high security Mahindra Scorpio. It was earlier speculated that Narendra Modi could choose the India-made Mahindra Scorpio as his official car. However, all the speculations were put to rest when he reached his new office in the BMW 7-Series.

2. How SPG plays a role in determining the car

On the first day at work as the Prime Minister of India, NaMo, was chauffeured in the BMW 760Li High Security edition putting rest to all speculations that revolved around the Mahindra Scorpio. However, very few people know that it is not the Prime Minister who chooses the vehicle to be driven around in, but the Special Protection Group (SPG) which is tasked with providing close-quarters security cover to the PM, as well as to the members of their respective families. SPG decided to opt for the BMW 760Li High Security Edition for the new PM.

3. Why is this BMW 7-Series considered so special

The 760Li which chauffeurs the country’s powerful man is a specially crafted vehicle and is claimed to be the safest in the country. The high security edition vehicle is capable of protecting its occupants from almost everything the enemies can throw at it, including the swarming bullets and loud bombs.

4. How safe is this beast

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The BMW 7 Series is able to secure the passengers from landmine blasts to Kalashnikov’s bullets. This luxurious saloon can run long even on flat tyres and are loaded with advanced heat sensors to parish missiles and bombs as well. The fuel tanks don’t explode even on attack, while the cabin automatically turns into a gas proof chamber and offers proper supply of oxygen to secure the passenger in case of gas attack.

5. What lies beneath its heart

The BMW 760Li High Security Edition has a capacity to seat five people and comes equipped with a V12 engine which churns out 544PS of power and a staggering 750Nm of torque. This car is able to sprint from 0-100kmph in 6.1 seconds. The engine in mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The car is priced at a whopping Rs Five crore.

6. Modi’s convoy

The Prime Minister’s convoy consists of around nine vehicles apart from a unit of bomb squad vehicle. Reports suggest, out of these vehicles there are at least two vehicles which are identical BMWs to act as decoys and another five BMWs and others for the escorts.