The luxury car that Russian President Vladimir Putin gave to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a few days ago is more than just a gift, it is also a symbol of friendship between the two countries. The UN imposed restrictions on the import of luxury goods including vehicles. It is possible to understand the depth of this relationship when we consider that this exchange of gifts is over the barrier.
In September 2023, Kim Jong Un visited Russia as a guest of the Russian President. It was during this trip that Putin's official vehicle, the Orus Senat limousine, attracted Kim Jong Un. The reason why the Senate is Putin's official vehicle is that it has all the latest safety systems along with luxurious systems. These reasons may have attracted Kim Jong Un to this vehicle.
At first glance, the Senate looks similar to the Rolls Royce Phantom. However, the manufacturers claim that the Senate is inspired by the ZIS-110, a Soviant limousine model manufactured in the 1940s. The new model has been prepared with more safety systems in the regular Auras Senat vehicle. His vehicle is described as Cortege.
The Senate is manufactured by Orus, a Russian luxury car manufacturing company. This company started its operations in 2018. Until 2021, Auras Motors was only manufacturing vehicles for VIPs. It is only after this that the vehicles for the public will also be delivered to Auras. While the official vehicle of the President is the long wheelbase limousine model of the Senate, the five door shot wheelbase sedan version of this model is available to the public.
5631 mm for standard models of Auras Sennet. If the length is 6700 mm. The new vehicle is longer. This vehicle is prepared with bullet proof strength. Safety is boosted by systems such as toughened glasses, under-floor protection that resists even bomb blasts, tires that can travel certain kilometers even if punctured, weapons required by security personnel, and oxygen supply.
The exterior is characterized by elegance along with solidity, while the interior is distinguished by luxury. The interior is furnished with leather and other luxurious materials. The seats are designed in such a way that they can be adjusted in various ways, including the massage system. Separate entertainment screens are also provided for passengers in each seat. Up front is a large TFT infotainment system. An instrument cluster is also provided including a screen.
The President's Senate limousine has arrived with emphasis on strength as well as safety. The limousine is powered by a 6.6 liter V12 engine. It produces 850 bhp. Power is generated. Meanwhile, the regular model of this vehicle is powered by a 4.4 liter V8 engine. 590 bhp Power is 880 Nm. This engine produces torque. The vehicle accelerates from zero to 100 kmph in just six seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph.