$1.5 M Russian SUV features what, exactly?

[G1eet]

While working today at my local bookstore, NPR was playing in the background, as usual. I usually just tune it out, but I heard one tidbit that I couldn't pass up. Apparently there is a Russian car company that tried to make the most over the top design for an SUV. The update I heard was the statement released by the company apologizing for their extravagance.

Here are some of the features: 1. Ruby Red matte paint
2. Gold-plated bulletproof windows
3. 22" Kremlin Red Star bulletproof wheels
4. Whale Penis Leather interior
5. Tungsten exhaust
6. Tungsten and white gold gauges with diamonds and rubies
7. White gold diamond and ruby encrusted badges - grill, side and dashboard
8. Special edition Vertu mobile phone with "alert" button
9. Additional outside kevlar coating
10. Rogue Acoustic Audio System.

And, of course, of course -
THREE BOTTLES OF World Most Expensive Vodka - RussoBaltique Vodka, drink edition, same as in the RussoBaltique car when it visited Monaco at 1912.


http://jalopnik.com/5380680/15m-russian-suv-features-diamonds-whale-penis-leather


I... I can't even imagine imagining sitting upon leather made from any animal's phallus, much less a friggin' whale's. Now, I'm not that much of a treehugger, but that just seems like a giant middle finger to any and all animal rights groups out there.

Also, why the hell do you need bulletproof wheels? For that amount of money, I expect the car to not only drive itself, but to create ideas for sitcoms while idling at stoplights.

 

[ArcWinter]

That is so stupid.... that it just... might... work...

Who would waste money on that? I could see buying a rocket car, but... really, anyone who does buy that should be quickly, quietly executed - natural selection!

 

[Vuljatar]

I... I can't even imagine imagining sitting upon leather made from any animal's phallus, much less a friggin' whale's. Now, I'm not that much of a treehugger, but that just seems like a giant middle finger to any and all animal rights groups out there.

That's the only reason I'd buy it. And I totally would if I had a spare 1.5 mil.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

...the first comment on that page is absolutely spot-on.

 

[Simalacrum]

...the first comment on that page is absolutely spot-on.

yeah I noticed that too...

Still... what does whale penis' offer that other leathers don't exactly? it really seems like a completely over-the-top bunch of bullshit.

As a member of Greenpeace, I highly disapprove.

 

[G1eet]

Who would waste money on that? I could see buying a rocket car, but... really, anyone who does buy that should be quickly, quietly executed - natural selection!

Agreed. I remember reading an article on the then-fastest production car in existence, the Bugatti Veyron. I think it costs $1.2 million, and that had some practical use. Who wouldn't want to blaze down the Autobahn at almost 410 km/h?

(And that's about my ethical limit for spending money on an automobile)

 

[shotgunbob]

Nice car man whats the interior made out of?

Whale Penis.



I think im going to make a solid gold airliner with spinners on the landing gears

 

[SomeGuyNamedKy]

The thing looks like a giant Lego truck to me.

 

[MR T3D]

...the first comment on that page is absolutely spot-on.

yeah I noticed that too...

Still... what does whale penis' offer that other leathers don't exactly? it really seems like a completely over-the-top bunch of bullshit.

As a member of Greenpeace, I highly disapprove.

AS A MAN, I HIGHLY APPROVE.

 

[Last of the Chinchillas]

Whale Penis Leather interior: taking luxury to new heights. Sexy new heights.

When exactly did leather made from whale dangly bits become a sign of wealth?

 

[G1eet]

Nice car man whats the interior made out of?

Whale Penis.



I think im going to make a solid gold airliner with spinners on the landing gears

While you're at it, why don't you resurrect Frank Sinatra to serenade the passengers during the in-flight meal?

 

[AWC Viper]

1. Ruby Red matte paint
2. Gold-plated bulletproof windows
3. 22" Kremlin Red Star bulletproof wheels
4. Whale Penis Leather interior
5. Tungsten exhaust
6. Tungsten and white gold gauges with diamonds and rubies
7. White gold diamond and ruby encrusted badges - grill, side and dashboard
8. Special edition Vertu mobile phone with "alert" button
9. Additional outside kevlar coating
10. Rogue Acoustic Audio System.


all this is nice but where's the cup holder?

 

[G1eet]

all this is nice but where's the cup holder?

It's made from a combination of the whale's blowhole and scrotum.

 

[CanOfPop]

Car looks dumb.

 

[CobaltBomber]

Wow. I want one now, for some strange reason.

...

Maybe next they can make hood lamp ornaments made out of panda balls, coated in pure gold.

 

[IxionIndustries]

Whale Penis Leather interior: taking luxury to new heights. Sexy new heights.

When exactly did leather made from whale dangly bits become a sign of wealth?

Rich people are fucking weird...

...They eat FISH EGGS for crying out loud.

And you know why they do it?
[small]Because they can...[/small]

 

[dududf]

I'd buy that car so I can sell that codka for 2.44 m or so.


I wonder how they get the skin off the whales dick... oh wait

to get the skin off of the whales dick, they send down four skin divers.

Classy.

 

[Rachet922]

Huh, what's Peta gonna do about it? throw RED paint on it? I'm pretty sure it comes off after you've run over 5 maybe 6 protesters.