Russian President Vladimir Putin survives assassination attack: A look at his tank-like luxury Limousine Aurus Senat - IN PICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin escaped an assassination attempt amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, as per reports by Russian media, while he was travelling in his Aurus Senat luxury limousine. The sedan was allegedly hit by a "a loud bang from the left front wheel followed by heavy smoke".
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly escaped an assassination attempt amid the ongoing war with Ukraine as per reports by Russian media. He was travelling in his Russia-made presidential limousine Aurus Senat when the car was allegedly hit by a "a loud bang from the left front wheel followed by heavy smoke". He was returning to his official residence in a decoy or "backup" motorcade amid deep security fears.
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To facilitate the President's call, Aurus Motors was founded in 2018 as a Russian luxury automobile company and made vehicles only for the Russian presidential state car and motorcade vehicles, including the Presidential Limousine - Aurus Senat. In 2021, the company launched its first civilian model, again the Aurus Senat.
Aurus Senat Luxury Limousine
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The Aurus Senat limousine is measured at 6,620 mm (260.6 in) in length, 2,020 mm (79.5 in) in width and 1,695 mm (66.7 in) in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,300 mm (129.9 in) and a Curb weight of 6,200 kg (13,669 lb), which is due to heavy armour, making it 2.5 times more heavier than regular version.
Aurus Senat Luxury Limousine
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