Meet The Beast: What makes Donald Trump’s limousine the safest car in the world (2024)
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By: Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Updated on: 24 Feb 2020, 16:30 PM
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Here is a look at some of the eye-popping safety features of the car.
The Beast is the US President's official limousine that is drives him around the world. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@SecretService
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will be driven around in India in his 'Beast', a 2018 model of a unique Cadillac. The presidential state car, maintained by the United States Secret Service, is transported in the hold of Air Force One. It is considered as the safest car across the world.
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In a nutshell: It's not a car. It's a tank! Here is a look at some of the eye-popping safety features of the car.
The body of The Beast is covered in military grade armour at least five inches thick. Combination of dual hardness steel, aluminium, titanium and ceramic to break up projectiles.
The body of The Beast is so thick it can survive bomb attacks
The doors of The Beast are armoured-plated, 8 inches thick and the weight of a cabin door of a Boeing 757 jet. When closed they form a 100% seal to protect the occupants in the event of even a chemical attack. They can also be electrified to prevent intruders.
The windows of The Beast have five layers of glass and polycarbonate. They can withstand armour-piercing bullets. None but the driver’s window can open, that too by only 3 inches.
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The chasis of The Beast has reinforced steel plates to protect the vehicle from bomb attacks.
The Kevlar-reinforced tyres are shred and puncture resistant with steel rims underneath. This enables the car to run even in case the tyres are destroyed.
INTERIOR
The interior of The Beast houses a number of self defence features, including one that can escape chemical attacks. (REUTERS)
The rear compartment of The Beast seats the President and up to four passengers with glass partition. Only the President has access to a switch to lower it. The car also has a panic button as well as its own oxygen supply.
The President’s seat at the rear has a satellite phone with a direct line to the Vice President and the Pentagon.
The fuel tank is armoured-plated and filled with a special foam that prevents it from exploding even after being involved in a crash.
The boot part of the vehicle has firefighting system, tear gas and smoke-screen dispensers.
FEATURES
The chauffeur of The Beast is specially trained to handle crisis situations and escape with The President
The car is armed with pump-action shotguns and tear gas cannons. Bags of the President’s blood type is kept on board in case he needs transfusion. The driver’s compartment has a communications centre and a GPS tracking system. At the front, under the grille is a hidden camera with night-vision facility. The chauffeur who drives The Beast is specially trained by the US Secret Service to cope with the most demanding of driving conditions, including escape and evasion and a 180-degree ‘J-turn’. It can also lay down oil slick to prevent vehicles from chasing it.
has reinforced steel plates to protect the vehicle from bomb attacks. The Kevlar-reinforced tyres are shred and puncture resistant with steel rims underneath. This enables the car to run even in case the tyres are destroyed.
'The Beast' is safe from any kind of chemical warfare as well. Door handles can be electrified to prevent attackers from entering. The Cadillac can run on flat tyres as well, as the car uses tyres that are kevlar-reinforced, steel rims, shred and puncture resistant.
The five-inch thick windows can stop a . 44 magnum bullet. The interior can be sealed in the event of a chemical attack and The Beast's tires can carry on for miles - even if they're flat - but it won't be a speedy escape. Cadillac One, as The Beast is also known, takes 15 seconds to reach 60 miles an hour.
US presidents are driven in a heavily armored limousine nicknamed "The Beast." It features a secure communications system and fridge stocked with the president's blood type. Military cargo aircraft transport the presidential limousine for use abroad.
NBC reported that the car features armor made of aluminum, ceramic, and steel; the exterior walls have a thickness of eight inches (200 mm), the windows are multi-layered and five inches (130 mm) thick, and each door—believed to weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757—can electrify its handles to deter entry.
What engine is in the presidential limo? The Beast has a highly modified Duramax Diesel. It's configuration is highly Classified, but the vehicle weighs more than 20,000lbs. It's an engineering marvel that has been designed to be a rolling bunker.
The official state car of the US President, known as 'The Beast', is regarded as the world's safest car and is being flown to India from the US to ensure the President's ground movements. The Beast is equipped with a military-grade armour and a tear-gas dispenser.
The engine details are classified and only the people from the secret services know about it. The Beast can withstand any kind of attack, be it gunshots, grenades, RPG attacks, chemical weapons, and even nuclear attacks, it's practically a moving bunker.
Although it may seem like a hassle, it may be a matter of life or death. Also, keep in mind that the back seat, not the front seat, is always the safest place for a child, even in a stretch limousine.
The current model of United States presidential state car debuted back in September 2018, built by General Motors' (GM) Cadillac brand, costing a whopping $15.8 million or over Rs 131 crore in Indian currency. The car has been nicknamed "The Beast", probably owing to its capabilities.
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Sports cars and luxury vehicles can be called a beast as they outperform most Internationally available cars. In Indian market terms, something like a Polo GTI or Abarth Punto can be termed a beast. Other than that, a normie vehicle meant for a daily commute that the masses own can't be called a beast.
Currently up for auction at Cars & Classic in the U.K., "The Beast" is a one-off custom car with a 27-liter V-12 engine. Yes, twenty-seven. Not a typo. The Beast's owner, the late John Dodd, was legendary for his legal battles with Rolls-Royce.
Trump owns a classic Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Trump has said that he enjoys driving this car on special occasions. The Silver Cloud has beautiful flowing lines, a big grill, and a sloping back.
Your vehicle's manual is a great resource for finding out if the car came with an alarm. However, it obviously won't tell you if an aftermarket system was installed. If you have an aftermarket key fob, then your vehicle likely has an alarm system.
The engine details are classified and only the people from the secret services know about it. The Beast can withstand any kind of attack, be it gunshots, grenades, RPG attacks, chemical weapons, and even nuclear attacks, it's practically a moving bunker.
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An alarm that is engaged by you—either by removing a car key or by pushing a button. Manual disabling devices. These devices—which ensure your car stays put—need to be actively set up by you. This could be steering wheel locks, security tire clamps, brake locks, and engine kill switches.
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