Often known as Cadillac Limousine One or The Beast, the U.S. President's vehicle holds many fascinating features and is considered an impenetrable fortress.
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| 1. Possessing the finest qualities:More than just a Cadillac-branded vehicle, the US President's limousine is built on a unique, unconventional platform. The best features of a car are carefully selected and integrated. The headlights and taillights are sourced from different models. The key for The Beast comes from the Cadillac Escalade, while the taillights are from the discontinued STS model. |
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| 2. Where the owner is, that's where the car is:Each U.S. President uses only one vehicle throughout their 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 with heads of state, or even traveling. The C-17 also carries an armored Chevrolet and a second similarly equipped limousine, in case The Beast encounters any problems. |
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| 3. Maximum safety:It took engineers a considerable amount of time to plan the security details of the presidential vehicle. The Beast boasts a bulletproof windshield 5 inches thick, and its doors are 8 inches thick and as heavy as those of a Boeing 757. This is the biggest obstacle for anyone intending to attack the President. In addition, the vehicle has massive Good Year tires. In the event of a puncture, the car can still travel at 80 km/h thanks to its ultra-strong reinforced rims. |
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| 4. Inside, complete isolation and security:The vehicle is hermetically sealed from the inside, keeping the President safe from chemical attacks. All windows are tightly closed, except for the driver's window, which can be slightly lowered for observation or toll payment. The fuel tank is encased in a special foam that can neutralize any type of explosive. Additionally, a shotgun, fire extinguisher, and night vision cameras are mandatory equipment. The Beast also has an oxygen system located under the seat and a bag of the President's blood for emergency use in case he is injured. |
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| 5. The driver is like a warrior:The drivers who operate the President's vehicle are professionally trained. They are also true heroes, tasked with safely transporting the President to his destination at all costs. In terms of skill, the drivers serving the President are no less capable than pilots, driving at high speeds, overcoming obstacles, and even performing reverse drifts. |
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| 6. Luxurious interior:Despite its numerous protective features and safety equipment, the President's limousine must still maintain the luxury and comfort of a business limousine. The leather seats are hand-upholstered and entirely hand-stitched. In addition, there is a separate seat for the President's guests, such as diplomats or his associates, allowing them to meet and work from within the vehicle. Of course, not just anyone can get into "The Beast"; only the President's Chief of Security knows how to open the doors. |
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| 7. Truck weight and Bugatti price:Due to its massive engine and heavy equipment, The Beast weighs approximately 6.8 to 9.1 tons, equivalent to a large truck. This enormous weight limits its top speed to around 130 km/h. However, its price is comparable to supercars like the Bugatti Chiron, reportedly ranging from $300,000 to $1.5 million. The new presidential version is rumored to be even more advanced and costly. |
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| 8. Possessing multiple copies:There are currently 12 replicas of the Cadillac "The Beast" serving at the White House. These vehicles are all present at the same time to escort the President, but only one actually carries the President; the others are used to transport other heads of state and, more importantly, to distract potential attackers. Under President George W. Bush, the motorcade numbered up to 20 vehicles. President Barack Obama also once had a motorcade of 30-35 vehicles. |
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| 9. The President has the right to choose the car brand:Historically, President William McKinley was the first to use a presidential motorcade. It was a Stanley car from 1901. But John F. Kennedy was the first to request a maximum-security vehicle for the President. He chose the 1960 Lincoln Continental, codenamed The X-100. After Kennedy's assassination, The X-100 was redesigned for security purposes. It was subsequently 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 vehicle, and it will appear at the APEC High-Level Week in Da Nang. |
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| 10. Unusual incidents:In 2013, President Obama's limousine was unable to complete his first trip to Israel after his driver accidentally filled the fuel tank with gasoline instead of diesel. Prior to that, in 2011, a vehicle in the presidential motorcade got stuck on a speed bump while leaving the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. A modified suspension system will be fitted to the new model to prevent similar incidents. |
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