{
  "id": 6742488,
  "title": "Meet Aurus Senat: The High-Security Bulletproof Limousine That Has Travelled To Delhi With Vladimir Putin For The BRICS Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/meet-aurus-senat-the-high-security-bulletproof-limousine-that-has",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/meet-aurus-senat-the-high-security-bulletproof-limousine-that-has-travelled-to-delhi-with-vladimir-putin-for-the-brics-summit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, accompanied by a formidable security detail consisting of a custom-built presidential jet and his armored Aurus Senat limousine. Unlike numerous world leaders who adapt to local transportation upon arrival, Putin maintains his preference for flying his own vehicle, wherever his travels may take him.\n\nThe Aurus Senat has previously garnered attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen riding alongside Putin during the SCO Summit in China the previous year. Known for its unparalleled secrecy and robust fortification, the Senat is a vehicle befitting a leader who has spent two and a half decades in power with a multitude of adversaries behind him.\n\nDeveloped by Aurus Motors, a collaboration between Russian state research organization NAMI, Sollers JSC, and the UAE's Tawazun Holding, the limousine debuted in 2018 as part of Russia's Kortezh program aimed at creating exclusive luxury and armored vehicles for governmental purposes. Its design echoes the Soviet-era ZIS-110 limousine.\n\nWhile Putin's personalized Senat is tailored for protection, Aurus also manufactures a civilian variant, limited to 120 units annually with a price tag of approximately 18 million rubles (around Rs 2.5 crore). Delhi is gearing up for the BRICS Summit, with 26 trains canceled, several diverted, and delays anticipated.\n\nThe Senat is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine coupled with a hybrid system, delivering a potent 598 horsepower and 880 Nm of torque via a 9-speed automatic transmission. Despite its substantial dimensions, the vehicle attains a maximum speed of around 160 kmph and accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in approximately 9 seconds.\n\nBoasting a length of 5,630 mm, width of 2,000 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,300 mm, the Senat is engineered to the highest security standards for presidential travel. Its robust bulletproofing and blast resistance features are complemented by advanced safety systems such as active cruise control, lane departure warning, electronic traction control, and sophisticated braking mechanisms. Inside, passengers are treated to a luxurious cabin with premium leather upholstery, wood trim, and a high-tech infotainment system, all built to withstand extreme climates.",
  "summary": "Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, arriving with his trademark security entourage i.e. his customised presidential jet, nicknamed the 'Flying Kremlin', and his armoured Aurus Senat limousine. Unlike most world leaders who rely on local transport once they land, Putin insists on flying in his own car wherever he goes. The same vehicle drew attention…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Delhi gets BRICS makeover as India hosts Putin, Xi, Pezeshkian for Summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/delhi-gets-brics-makeover-as-india-hosts-putin-xi-pezeshkian-for",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:21:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}