What is special about the supercar carrying Xi Jinping in Moscow?

The trip began with all the pomp expected of a state visit by an important guest, including a large ceremonial motorcade taking Xi Jinping to the Kremlin for talks with President Vladimir Putin.

The fleet of black limos carrying President Xi Jinping and the Chinese delegation through the streets of Moscow included an extremely rare model – the Hongqi N701, a super-luxury car made by China for high-ranking officials.

A series of photos provided by Sputnik show two Hongqi N701s "hidden" in a convoy of escort vehicles, including Russian-made Aurus Arsenal trucks, BMWs, Mercedes, Volkswagen sedans and SUVs.

The N701s were delivered to Moscow a few days before Xi Jinping's visit.

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Hongqi N701, a super luxury car produced by China for high-ranking officials. Photo: Sputnik

The N701 was launched in China in July 2022 during Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong (China). Until now, there is still not much information about this supercar.

The N701 is more than 5 meters long, with a traditionally long hood and short trunk, in line with today's luxury car design style.

The N701 features a large grille, rectangular headlights, sealed taillights, dual exhaust pipes, and a shark fin antenna that points toward the rear of the hood.

No other information has been made public, but Chinese media reports suggest the N701 is powered by a domestically produced V8 or V12 engine, alongside protective armor.

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Hongqi N701 has a luxurious design. Photo: Sputink

According to CarNewsChina , China plans to produce only 50 N701s in the next 10 years. This model is not for commercial purposes, but is produced to transport high-ranking officials such as the president, ministers, and members of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China.

As a result, the N701 is a relatively rare model.

The Hongqi brand is owned by First Auto Works, a Chinese giant that produces millions of cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, buses, and other personal and commercial vehicles every year.