"Car Price 15.2 Billion Won"…The Majesty of the 'Royal Bentley,' Only 2 in the World

Royal Protocol Vehicle 'Bentley State Limousine'
Estimated Price Approximately 15 Billion KRW Each... Only Two Produced
Equipped with Bulletproof and Biochemical Weapon Protection Technologies

On the 6th (local time), the world's attention was drawn to the 'only two vehicles in existence' that appeared at the coronation of Charles III held in London, UK. It is the 'State Limousine' made by Bentley, the UK's representative luxury car manufacturer, and serves as the official vehicle for the late Queen Elizabeth II and Charles III.

Charles III is using the Bentley State Limousine as his official vehicle, following his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September last year. Bentley is a 'Royal Warrant' brand authorized to supply products to the British royal family after receiving quality certification. Accordingly, it has been producing royal vehicles.

Among these, the State Limousine was manufactured by Bentley in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession, and there are only two in the world. One was delivered to the Queen, and the other to Charles III.

State limousine manufactured by the British car brand Bentley. [Image source=Bentley]

The State Limousine is longer and larger than the standard Bentley. To protect the occupants, the windows are made of bulletproof glass, and the body is constructed with thick armor. It is known to have durability capable of defending against bullets and even improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

For defense against biochemical weapons, the interior and exterior of the vehicle can be completely sealed off, and the tires are made of Kevlar material that can stop bullets.

Handcrafted cushions made by artisans.
[Image source=Bentley]

Another feature of the State Limousine is its ultra-luxurious cushions. Crafted by Bentley artisans using Nordic cowhide, the cushions come in four colors, with the official coronation emblem embroidered on the front and the names of Charles III and Queen Camilla embroidered on the back.

It takes three hours to make one cushion, and they are not sold to the public.

The exact delivery price of the State Limousine has not been disclosed. However, overseas automotive media estimate the price per vehicle to be around $11.5 million (approximately 15.2 billion KRW).

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is heading to Buckingham Palace on the "Golden Carriage" on the 6th (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, this coronation was an event where luxury vehicles were fully mobilized. Prince Edward, the brother of King Charles III, appeared riding a Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, of which only 18 remain worldwide.

Although not a car, the golden carriage 'Golden State Coach,' drawn by eight horses, also attracted public attention. This carriage, known to have been made in 1762, has been used in every British coronation since the accession of William IV in 1831.

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