How fast is Cadillac One?
With 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg) of armor, “a bubble top thicker than the protective cockpit of an F-16 fighter”, and a 340-horsepower (250 kW) V8 engine, the 11,000-pound (5,000 kg) car could still reach speeds of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) — or 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) with four flat tires.
Why do they call the president’s car The Beast?
The current Presidential limousine is called the “Beast” for a reason. The current POTUS limousine is called the “Beast” for a reason. For one, it weighs over 22,000 lbs. The entire $15.8 million GM contract for the current Beast includes building 12 or more armored limousines.
What is the name of Obama’s special car?
When his term begins in 2009, president-elect Barack Obama will ride in a new ceremonial car now known as “Cadillac One” (or Obama Mobile).
How many beasts does the president have?
Automobiles. The presidential state car is a limousine called Cadillac One or The Beast which is operated by the Secret Service. There are at least ten limousines.
How much is the presidential beast worth?
How expensive? Well, according to research out by the UK website Vanarama, the current Beast costs about $1.5 million per vehicle. That makes it a little cheaper than, say, a Bugatti Chiron but still pricier than your average family hatchback.
How many presidential limos are currently in rotation?
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, AutoWeek reports.
Why is the presidential limo a Cadillac?
Special loops replace door handles, which allow Secret Service agents to hold on when running alongside the car. Goodyear run-flat tires fit into extra-large wheel wells. The current Presidential Limousine — The Beast — looks like a Cadillac because General Motors won the contract from the Secret Service.