Why is a political review required to purchase the Hongqi L9?
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As the pinnacle of the brand's offerings, the Hongqi L9 undergoes rigorous scrutiny before it can be purchased. Even though a limited civilian version has been produced, its origins as a parade vehicle representing national honor and pride mean that buyers must possess substantial economic strength and social prestige to acquire one. More details are as follows: 1. Exterior Design: The Hongqi L9 has an overall body length exceeding 6 meters, with a wheelbase of 3900mm, surpassing even the Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB extended version. Its yacht-inspired design adds a three-dimensional appeal. Similar to Rolls-Royce, the Hongqi L9 features dual coach doors, and the C-pillar's independent porthole design provides an exceptionally luxurious rear cabin space. 2. Body Structure: The Hongqi L9 is built with a full bulletproof structure, incorporating extensive bulletproof armored steel plates and glass. Additionally, technologies such as spacecraft porthole glass and welding techniques from domestic shipbuilding are applied to the L9. The bulletproof version weighs 4.5 tons (compared to the non-bulletproof version's curb weight of approximately 3.2 tons). 3. Powertrain: The Hongqi L9 is equipped with a domestically developed 6.0L V12 all-aluminum engine, delivering a maximum power of 300kW. Its performance, comparable to Rolls-Royce, results in an astonishing fuel consumption of 20L per 100 kilometers.
