The new limo’s a rolling symbol of the President’s power and GM’s marketing.
While the new Cadillac One may look like a stretched Cadillac DTS, it’s in fact based on the gigantic GMC Topkick truck platform. Security tech likely includes five-inch thick bulletproof glass, ultra high strength ceramic armor and cellphone jammers, but the Secret Service is putting the kibosh on official details for security reasons. One tech item they are talking about are the LED spotlights that’ll illuminate the fender-mounted flags at night.
Armour-plated, eight inches thick and heavier than a cabin door on a Boeing 757 jet. A lock safety mechanism seals the car like a bank vault in case of an emergency.
Interesting Facts
Price: Rs 2.15 crore
Length: 18ft
Height: 5ft 10inches
Engine: 6.5-litre diesel
Max speed: 60 mph (100 km/h)
0-60mph: 15 sec
Mileage: 8mpg (3.4 km/l)
Petrol Tank : Armour-plated and filled with a specially designed foam which prevents it from exploding even if it suffers a direct hit.
Defence accessories : Equipped with night vision cameras and pump-action shotguns. Also armed with tear gas cannons. Bottles of the president's blood kept on board in case he needs an emergency transfusion.
Rear compartment : Seats four passengers with a glass partition - only Obama has a switch to lower it. Windows are larger than on previous presidential cars and a panic button has been installed for Obama to summon help.
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