The value of the Benz car given to Field Marshal Fonseka is Rs340 lakhs

The value of the Benz car given to Field Marshal Fonseka is Rs340 lakhs

Special media attention was drawn to the official Benz car that was allocated to Field Marshal

Sarath Fonseka after he was elevated to the highest rank in the armed forces.

The model of this Benz car is 'Benz S 400' and its value is rupees three hundred and forty lakhs.

The number allocated to this car very appropriately is 5555 to coincide with the five stars of his rank.In addition there are two visible signs displayed on the rear of this vehicle which also symbolises ther five stars( xxxxx) of Field Marshal's rank distinctly.