All seven cars are of Russia’s brand Aurus, which was established in 2018 to make cars for Russian officials. In 2021 the company launched its first commercial vehicle and last year sold 115 units.
Two of the seven vehicles are armored limousines to carry Putin. The remainder of the convoy are two sedans and three MPVs.
In picture is one of the two Senat Limousines. Photos by VnExpress/Giang Huy
The Senat is equipped with an emergency escape system, fireproof tires, a protected fuel tank, an external communication system mounted on the rearview mirror, a backup battery, an alarm system, and a fire suppression system.
It measures 6.6 meters in length and weighs 6.5 tons.
Inside the tires is an additional support structure that allows the car to continue driving even if they lose all pressure.
The design of the Senat is similar to vehicles made by British luxury brand Rolls-Royce, with similar headlight and taillight shapes.
The limousine is equipped with a 4.4 V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine capable of producing 598 horsepower. The car can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 12 seconds and has a top speed of 170 km/h.
Similar to the limousine, the Aurus Senat sedan has two compartments and is also armored. Aurus also makes a commercial version of the same car but is not armored.
It is is equipped with a 4.4 V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine similar to the limousine version.
The car measures 5.6 meters and weighs 5.6 tons. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 9 seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h.
The final Aurus model in the convoy is a luxury MPV named Arsenal, which is also armored.
The Aurus Arsenal is fitted with flashing lights and specialized equipment on the roof. The Arsenal is equipped with a 4.4 V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine, producing 598 horsepower.
There are three such vehicles in the convoy and they have many advanced features to serve Putin in both domestic and international trips.
Toyota Land Cruisers were also used by Putin’s entourage. Land Cruiser is a popular choice of many officials in the world thanks to its spacious interior and reliability.
