Meanwhile, the president-elect’s brand new state limousine, nicknamed The Beast, is almost ready. Let us take a look at it.

Here are some features of this upgraded car…

Designed from the ground up by the Secret Service, the $US1.5 million “Cadillac One,” aka “The Beast,” is a moving fortress impenetrable by bullets and bombs.

According to reports, the president has 12 identical limos in rotation and, when not in use, they’re parked in the basement of the Secret Service’s headquarters and are under 24-hour surveillance.

 

 

At least 2 cars travel along with the president wherever he goes. And they get a humble 3.7 miles to the gallon.

The cars are manufactured by General Motors in Detroit and have a gasoline V8 engine.

The top speed and weight of each car is classified, as is the bulletproof technology used in the windows.

1. The Basic Features

The car will likely have a Cadillac body strapped on to an elongated frame, similar to previous models. It is packed with safety features to protect the new first family like bulletproof glass and armor plating.

2. THE APPEARANCE

The new car will be painted with the same black and silver as the present vehicle used by Obama, but presently covered with camouflage paint to disguise its new features.

3. THE DOORS

4. THE FLEET

White House maintains a fleet of around 12 of the cars, which are deployed around the world to protect the President, with each vehicle costing up to $1.5 million each.

5.THE OXYGEN

Hidden in the trunk is an oxygen supply that allows fresh air to be pumped into the cabin when the air outside becomes toxic.

6.THE WINDOWS

The windows are completely sealed and unable to roll down, except for the driver’s side to let him to pay tolls, and are able to withstand armor-piercing bullets and explosions.

7.THE TIRES

The tires are coated in Kevlar to protect them from bursting, but even if they do, the metal rims are strong enough to hold up the vehicle and keep it rolling in case the outer layer is blown away.

8. THE FUEL TANK

The fuel tank is coated with armor plating and contains a special foam which expands on impact and prevents it from exploding, even if it suffers a direct hit.

9.COMMUNICATIONS AND CAMERAS

The vehicle has a fitted night vision cameras, GPS tracking and a satellite communication system to run in any conditions and make sure the President is always in contact.

10.EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

There are even 2 pints of blood matching the President’s type on board in case an emergency transfusion needs to be carried out at the roadside.

11.FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Concealed within the bodywork is a full range of firefighting equipment, shotguns, night vision goggles and even tear gas launchers to help the vehicle get out of trouble.