Characteristics are kept secret
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for talks with US President Joe Biden. The attention of journalists was attracted by the fact that the Chinese leader brought with him two secret Hongqi N701 limousines.
Previously, the same car was seen during Xi Jinping’s visits to Hong Kong and Russia . It is reported that Hongqi will build about 50 of these vehicles in total over the next decade for official government duties.
Xi Jinping brought two secret limousines with him to the United States.
The N701 is approximately 5.5 m long. Details about it remain a closely guarded secret, but it is believed to be equipped with 21-inch wheels and bulletproof tires, bulletproof glass and has serious armor throughout the entire external surface.
The Daily Mail reports that Xi Jinping’s state car can withstand small bombs and has an air purification system that protects it from chemical attacks. According to reports, the car is equipped with a 6-liter V12 engine producing about 408 hp.
Xi Jinping arrived in the US for the first time since 2017 and, after meeting with President Biden, is attending the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
