PopeMobile For US More Secure, More Souped-Up Than One Used For St. Peter's Square
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Americans who are hoping to get a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI in the open top Popemobile he uses to cruise around St. Peter's Square, will be dissapointed to know that he's traveling around in a special bullet proof version on this trip. According to the blog, Wall Street fighter, The travelling Popemobile costs over $500,000. The Chicago Sun-Times has details on the souped-up Popemobile below.
The car has a gold-trimmed white interior, reflecting the pope's attire, and handlebars to keep Benedict upright as the Popemobile moves.
The car has a gold-trimmed white interior, reflecting the pope's attire, and handlebars to keep Benedict upright as the Popemobile moves.
Some specs of the Mercedes-Benz ML430, which was donated by the carmaker in 2002:
• • 4.3-liter V-8 engine
• • 272 horsepower
• • Automatic transmission
• • Zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds
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First Posted: 04-16-08 03:29 PM | Updated: 04-24-08 05:12 AM