The new Presidential limousine, Cadillac One or "The Beast," was originally set to debut at the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America. But based on the recently aerial spy shots, it seems the massively camouflaged presidential limo will not be ready for another few months but it is "yuge."
Based on the medium-duty truck platform, the latest presidential limo is commissioned by GM, which basically looks car-shaped yet is tall and of course much longer compared with a 3-row SUV. The camouflaged "Beast" prototype will incorporate mixed styling cues from a CT6 sedan and Escalade with an XTS DNA thrown in.
#PresidentialLimo - They should have kept the new paint job @HarwoodsGroup @RussellsTranspo @wilybo @thgourmetshop @alisonjardine @POTUS pic.twitter.com/gZS4zIZakr
— Jeremy Palmer (@JeremyPalmer7) January 20, 2017
Overall, it does look sleek compared with the outgoing "Beast," which is a bit blocky. But it looks massive next to a pair of Chevrolet Suburbans, which by the way are the largest passenger vehicles you can buy.
Unfortunately, in order to keep the safety of the Commander in Chief of one of the most powerful countries in the world, GM and the US government have kept a very secured lid as regards details of the new presidential limo. Basically, there is not much information available.
The "Beast" will be carrying tons of ballistic and armor protection and, in the event of a biological warfare, special systems to clean the air, reports Autoblog. Riding on custom-built, heavy-duty chassis, the "Beast" reportedly weighs around 15,000 to 20,000 pounds.
Also, a pint or two of President Trump's blood type will be stored in the limo, just in case, something happens. "It is safe to say that this car's security and coded communications systems make it the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world," the agency said about the previous Beast in 2009, according to a report by Motor1.
Judging from the spy shots, it seems the "Beast" is now in its 3rd phase of 4 and possibly is almost ready for the Commander in Chief. The interior of the new presidential limousine will mostly likely retain the outgoing model's interior layout: five passengers in the back and 2 Secret Service agents in the front.
Also, GM will mostly like commission two more identical presidential limos to ensure the safety of the President. When this will finally be ready, President Donald Trump and his Secret Service escorts and driver will be the first few individuals to baptize this "yuge" limousine.
But given the President's boisterous nature, he will most likely tweet this event. So, we better watch out for that. Until then, stay tuned for more updates on the new presidential limousine.
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