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A Look Inside Trump's New Presidential Limo, AKA 'The Beast' — It Definitely Lives Up to Its Nickname
President-elect Donald Trump will be getting a brand new 2017 Cadillac presidential limo, more commonly referred to as “The Beast” — and it will definitely live up to its name.
Trump’s “Cadillac One” tank-limo combo will be fitted with high-stretch ballistic steel and ballistic glass, protecting the president from anyone insane enough to attempt an attack on the vehicle. The vehicle is built to withstand roadside bombs and armor-piercing bullets.
The New York Post reported “The Beast” will be loaded with firepower and other badass features.
Here are just a few:
Tear gas cannons
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Shotgun
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Custom kevlar-reinforced runflat tires
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Emergency supply of the president’s blood type
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Trump’s roughly $1.5 million limo will also have automatic fire-suppression systems, a back-up oxygen supply in case of a chemical attack, and self-sealing fuel tank.
AutoWeek has more details on the new design:
The limousine is expected to maintain the looks of a “Cadillac Escalade sedan” with a seven-seat, 2+3+2 layout meant to carry the chief executive and just a couple of aides on most journeys. The passenger compartment will still offer conference-style seating for five, and the rear passenger doors will still be positioned to the front of the rear quarter windows that will partially obscure the two rear seats.
When it comes to design our speculative rendering above shows what the 2017 version may look like, once again dipping into the Cadillac Escalade parts bin for the grille, headlights and some smaller items. The taillights are also likely to be borrowed from a current Cadillac model and incorporated into the resculpted rear fascia. And when it comes to the exterior, that's pretty much the extent of existing parts that the new limo will use; all body panels will be completely custom-fabricated. The dash and switchgear are likely to be a mix of Kodiak and Cadillac parts where feasible.
The big changes (we're not spilling any state secrets here) will be updated communications equipment and perhaps a power-adjustable suspension that will be able to raise the ride height by a few inches when needed. The likely addition of an adjustable suspension may appear in response to an embarrassing incident in which the 2009 limousine high-centered while departing the U.S. embassy in Dublin in 2011. The steep grade of the sidewalk, combined with the sheer length of the limo, conspired to trap the multi-ton tank.
Cadillac replaced Lincoln as the official presidential limo maker for the second time under former President Bill Clinton and has remained the presidential choice ever since.
Knowing Trump, there could be other completely unconventional new features added to “The Beast” during his time in the White House.
President-elect Donald Trump will be getting a brand new 2017 Cadillac presidential limo, more commonly referred to as “The Beast” — and it will definitely live up to its name.
Trump’s “Cadillac One” tank-limo combo will be fitted with high-stretch ballistic steel and ballistic glass, protecting the president from anyone insane enough to attempt an attack on the vehicle. The vehicle is built to withstand roadside bombs and armor-piercing bullets.
The New York Post reported “The Beast” will be loaded with firepower and other badass features.
Here are just a few:
Tear gas cannons
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Shotgun
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Custom kevlar-reinforced runflat tires
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Emergency supply of the president’s blood type
Image Credit: New York Post/Screenshot
Trump’s roughly $1.5 million limo will also have automatic fire-suppression systems, a back-up oxygen supply in case of a chemical attack, and self-sealing fuel tank.
AutoWeek has more details on the new design:
The limousine is expected to maintain the looks of a “Cadillac Escalade sedan” with a seven-seat, 2+3+2 layout meant to carry the chief executive and just a couple of aides on most journeys. The passenger compartment will still offer conference-style seating for five, and the rear passenger doors will still be positioned to the front of the rear quarter windows that will partially obscure the two rear seats.
When it comes to design our speculative rendering above shows what the 2017 version may look like, once again dipping into the Cadillac Escalade parts bin for the grille, headlights and some smaller items. The taillights are also likely to be borrowed from a current Cadillac model and incorporated into the resculpted rear fascia. And when it comes to the exterior, that's pretty much the extent of existing parts that the new limo will use; all body panels will be completely custom-fabricated. The dash and switchgear are likely to be a mix of Kodiak and Cadillac parts where feasible.
The big changes (we're not spilling any state secrets here) will be updated communications equipment and perhaps a power-adjustable suspension that will be able to raise the ride height by a few inches when needed. The likely addition of an adjustable suspension may appear in response to an embarrassing incident in which the 2009 limousine high-centered while departing the U.S. embassy in Dublin in 2011. The steep grade of the sidewalk, combined with the sheer length of the limo, conspired to trap the multi-ton tank.
Cadillac replaced Lincoln as the official presidential limo maker for the second time under former President Bill Clinton and has remained the presidential choice ever since.
Knowing Trump, there could be other completely unconventional new features added to “The Beast” during his time in the White House.
