Commonly known as Cadillac Limousine One or The Beast, the US President's car is packed with interesting features and is considered an impregnable fortress.
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| 1. Possess the best essence:More than just a Cadillac, the US President's Limo is built on a unique, uncommon platform. The best features of a car are selected and integrated. Headlights and taillights are taken from different models. The Beast's key fob is from the Cadillac Escalade, while the taillights are from the discontinued STS. |
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| 2. Where the owner is, there is the car:Each US President uses only one vehicle for the rest of his term. A Globemaster C-17 transport aircraft is used to transport The Beast whenever and wherever the President needs it, such as attending international events, meeting heads of state or even traveling. The C-17 also carries an armored Chevrolet and a second, similarly equipped Limo, in case The Beast has an accident. |
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| 3. Maximum safety:It took a long time for engineers to plan the security details of the President's car. The Beast has a 5-inch bulletproof windshield, 8-inch military-grade armored doors that weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757. This is the biggest obstacle for any attacker who intends to attack the President. In addition, the car has giant Good Year tires. In case of a puncture, the car can still go at 80 km/h thanks to the super-hard reinforced rims. |
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| 4. Inside isolation and absolute security:The car is sealed from the inside, keeping the President safe from chemical attacks. All windows are closed, except the driver's window, which can be rolled down slightly to observe the outside or pay tolls. The fuel tank is covered with a specially formulated foam that can stop all types of explosives. In addition, shotguns, fire extinguishers, and night vision cameras are mandatory equipment on board. The Beast also has an oxygen system right under the seat and a bag of the President's blood for emergency treatment in case of injury. |
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| 5. Driver as a warrior:The drivers who drive the Presidential car are professionally trained. They are also real heroes whose mission is to get the President to a safe place at all costs. In terms of skill, the drivers serving the President are no less than pilots, driving at high speeds, overcoming obstacles, and even drifting in reverse. |
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| 6. Luxury interior:Despite possessing many protective features and safety equipment, the President's Limo still has to ensure luxury and comfort like a business Limo. The leather seats are hand-upholstered and completely hand-sewn. In addition, there is a seat for the President's guests, such as diplomats or his associates, to be able to meet and work right in the car. Of course, not everyone can step into "The Beast", only the Head of Security next to the President knows how to open the car door. |
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| 7. The weight of the truck and the price of the Bugatti:Due to its heavy engine and equipment, The Beast weighs between 6.8 and 9.1 tons, equivalent to a large truck. The massive weight limits the car's top speed to only about 130 km/h. However, its price is on par with supercars like the Bugatti Chiron, which is said to cost between $300,000 and $1.5 million. The new version of the Presidential car is rumored to be equipped with more advanced equipment at a higher cost. |
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| 8. Own multiple copies:There are currently 12 replicas of the Cadillac "The Beast" serving at the White House. These cars are all present at the same time to escort the President, but only one of them has the actual President sitting inside, the rest are used to transport other heads of state and above all to distract those who intend to attack the President's car. Under President George W Bush, this motorcade grew to 20 cars. President Barack Obama also owned a motorcade of 30-35 cars. |
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| 9. The President has the right to choose a car brand:Historically, President William McKinley was the first to use a motorcade. It was a Stanley company car in 1901. But John F Kennedy was the first to request a maximum security car for the President. He chose a 1960 Lincoln Continental, codenamed The X 100. After Kennedy was assassinated, The X 100 was redesigned for security purposes. It was later used by Lyndon B Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. The Cadillac "The Beast" was first used under Obama. President Donald Trump still uses this car and it will appear at the APEC Summit Week in Da Nang. |
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| 10. Rare incidents:In 2013, President Obama's limo failed to complete his first trip to Israel after his driver accidentally filled the fuel tank with gasoline instead of diesel. In 2011, a vehicle in the presidential motorcade got stuck on a speed bump as it left the US Embassy in Dublin. A revised suspension system will be fitted to the new model to avoid similar incidents. |
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