The Popemobile is the car the Pope uses to move around locations that he visits. There are numerous designs from several vehicle brands. However, I'll focus on the Mercedes Benz M-Class SUV.

The specific features enable the Catholic head to be visible to large crowds but still be safe enough. The car has some similarities to President Obama's Beast. Pope Francis was presented with this model in 2013.

1. Bullet proof plastic glass

This was specially incorporated after the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II on 13th May, 1981. The three-inch glass surrounds the Pope's turret from all sides. In case of an explosive being hurled at him, the glass acts as a secure cover that will absorb the shock wave without cracking.

2. Run flat tyres

This mobile is fitted with run-flat tyres, perhaps because it wouldn't be a good idea to have a flat tyre. This is another awesome feature that serves as a convenient accessory to the machine.

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3. Can operate at 112KPH

Despite the heavy modifications, the car still manages to cruise at a tested speed of 70 miles per hour, which is roughly 112.6KPH. Don't underestimate the minimalist machine! Most of our wrecked Matatus would breakdown if they cruise at this speed.

4. Air filters

Just like Obama's Beast, the Popemobile is fitted with this special feature to help guard against biochemical weapons. This is in case a catastrophic toxic gas leak happens at the Pope's travel location.

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5. Hydraulic lift

The Pope's chair (positioned in the secure turret) in the car has a hydraulic function. It moves up and down to help the pope be visible when interacting with large crowds.

6. Weight

The Pope's car weighs up to 5 tons. This is attributed to its armored body. That's the same weight as the U.S. M939 Marine Corps Truck. Too heavy huh? Well, it's worth the 54 million shillings.