Salman Khan has recently added the gigantic Nissan Patrol SUV in a bulletproof avatar to his garage. Khan has been receiving several threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang of late and hence, he has decided to enhance his safety cover by purchasing the bulletproof Nissan Patrol. The ace Bollywood superstar was recently spotted traveling in the mammoth bulletproof SUV on the the streets of Mumbai as it is considered one of the safest chauffeur-driven vehicles in the world.
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Why Salman Khan Chose Bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV?
Nissan Patrol is the brand’s flagship and most expensive SUV which is sold in several international markets. However, it is not on sale in India yet. The Patrol SUV is mostly used by the rich and influential people in Gulf countries in order to stay protected from external threats while on the move. It is believed that Salman has imported this SUV from abroad after the continuous threats he has been receiving from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV might boast of B6 or B7 protection level as it replaces Toyota Land Ccruiser LC200 as Salman’s official car. For the unversed, the B6 level comes with protection from rifle shots with a thick glass of 41mm while the B7 level provides protection from armour-piercing rounds due to the 78mm glass.
Nissan Patrol SUV Engine Specs
Salman Khan’s Nissan Patrol SUV is powered by a massive 5.6L V8 petrol motor which dishes out top power of 405 bhp and peak torque of 560 Nm. The engine is linked to a 7-speed automatic transmission while power being distributed to the wheels via a 4×4 drive system. The SUV also get a rear-locking differential as standard feature.
Nissan Patrol SUV History
Nissan Patrol came into existence around 70 years back in 1951. Presently, it is sold in its sixth-generation which underwent a subtle makeover in late 2019. The SUV measures more than 5.1 meters in length while it comes with 3-rows of seating. Leave alone the bulletproof version with B6/B7 level protection, the standard version of the Nissan Patrol SUV costs in excess of Rs 2 Crore. So, it can be believed that the actor’s SUV with higher protection levels could have cost him somewhere around Rs 4-5 Crore.
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