The Hyundai Equus is
a full size luxury car that was produced by the South Korean
manufacturer Hyundai. The first-built armoured limousine was donated
to Blue House. A modified Hyundai Equus was donated to Costa Rica and
is currently used as the presidential car.
The long-wheelbase version
Equus was unveiled in September 2009. It is 300 mm longer than the sedan
version. Engine choices include Lambda 3.8L and Tau 5.0L engines. The
limousine model has an exclusive horizontal cross-bar radiator grille, as well
as features such as a power driven footrest, rear-seat leg support and a
massage system.
Hyundai also developed
an armoured vehicle based on the limousine, with an enlarged 5.5L
version of the V8 engine. Hyundai delivered three bulletproof limousine
versions of the luxury sedan Equus to the South Korea Presidential
Security Service to be used as the official state car. Hyundai
designed this vehicle with a special alloy, with an automatic cooling system in
case of fire as well as bulletproof windows.
