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The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by autojosh: 2:50pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
As we all know, President Trump‘s actual Limo is still work-in-progress. Therefore, he has to use Obama’s Limo (The Beast) pending when he gets delivery of his. Not much is actually known about The Beast since it falls under the Secret Service’s classified motor pool, but a few specifications and secrets have leaked out over the last few years. We pieced through what we could to provide you with this breakdown of 9 things worth knowing about Cadillac One, Limo One or… The Beast. 9 Things to Know About the US President’s Limo 1. It isn’t a Cadillac. Unlike any presidential state car before it, The Beast shares little in common with a standard production car. Its chassis, diesel engine and transmission are based on those used in the Chevrolet Kodiak, a rugged commercial vehicle used as everything from a dump truck to a U-Haul truck. Some standard trim pieces, like headlamps from an Escalade and tail lights from the now-discontinued STS keep it looking vaguely Cadillac-like. 2. It has its own airplane. The Secret Service makes use of a C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to haul The Beast, a second limo and a heavily armored Chevrolet Suburban communications vehicle, any time the President is traveling. The Suburban is nicknamed Roadrunner and it is said to be a rolling communications office directly linked to a military satellite – hence the SATCOM dome festooned to its roof 3. Calling it armored is an understatement. There is probably not a better-armored vehicle with windows on the planet than The Beast. Its armor plating is said to be 8 inches thick and its doors weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757 aircraft. Five-inch thick bulletproof windows contain at least five layers to put a damper on any effort by subversives. And those gigantic, nearly bus-size Goodyear tires are Kevlar-reinforced run-flats capable of keeping The Beast on the road for quite some distance if needed. The interior is sealed off from the outside world to reduce risks of a chemical attack, while a special foam surrounds the fuel tank to insulate it in the event of an impact. 4. It’s exceedingly well-equipped. Pop open The Beast’s trunk and it is said that you’ll find everything from firefighting equipment and oxygen tanks to a cache of the president’s blood type. There are tear gas canisters, shotguns and, supposedly, grenade launchers, integrated into The Beast. The Secret Service has learned a lot since President John F. Kennedy’s open-top Lincoln Continental was fired upon on Elm Street in Dallas. 5. It holds seven passengers. At the very least, The Beast has three passengers aboard – the driver, the president’s lead Secret Service protective agent in the front passenger seat and, of course, the president himself. However, four additional seats in the back are available – three rearward facing spots on a bench and one spot next to the president for a guest. A folding desk separates the president from his guest’s spot. 6. The Beast is not alone. The Secret Service actually has a few Beast-like vehicles. Although it’s not known whether they’re all functionally identical, some look more like a Cadillac DTS than The Beast. The other limousines are used for high-ranking foreign officials and VIP guests when they’re in Washington, D.C. It isn’t known why the Secret Service rotates between presidential vehicles, however. In addition, the President sometimes travels in a heavily-armored Chevrolet Suburban or a modified Prevost bus known as Ground Force One rather than The Beast. 7. It runs on diesel. The Beast is believed to use a Duramax diesel engine closely related to that featured under the hood of Chevrolet and GMC’s full-size heavy duty pickup trucks. Why diesel? Aside from the durability associated with diesel engines, the fuel has a low volatility that reduces the risk of it exploding – and it can be found everywhere in the world, unlike high quality unleaded fuel. 8. Its pilot is a heck of a driver. Even though The Beast has more in common with a school bus than a sports car, its highly-trained drivers can execute tight J-turns and other police-style evasion techniques in the event of a situation gone south. The Secret Service drivers have undergone extensive training on a secluded site (believed to be a military base) with input from GM engineers and test drivers. 9. Its specs will not impress you. Burdened with lugging a rumored 20,000 lbs. worth of Beast around, the diesel engine isn’t a rocket. Hitting 60 mph from a complete stop takes about 15 seconds, which is more than just about any new car we can think of, and the big car’s top speed is said to max out at 60 mph. In addition, all that weight makes it a guzzler, sipping fuel at a rate of 8 mpg. https://autojosh.com/the-beast/ 7 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:00pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
summary, we know nothing about the beast 81 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by cosmic22(m): 3:08pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
damn.... but if dem wan kill you, dem go kill you 12 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Masculity(m): 3:10pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
OP, let place an order, believe me Buhari need it. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by tillaman(m): 3:33pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
That car is dope 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by ChuzzyBlog: 3:34pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
This Beast befits Trump Meanwhile... Meet, Jay Bugatti, The New Male Baby Doll Set To Overthrow Bobrisky Click To See His Photos 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Nobody: 3:34pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Please I don't like doing this but I will for the purpose of clarity If you think Trump hasn't heard the word IPOB before Click like If you think otherwise Click share 150 Likes 40 Shares |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Nobody: 3:35pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
When is INNOSON going to produce something like this for the Nigerian government? 14 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by ireneony(f): 3:35pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Impressive. .money is good oo 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by pizza10(f): 3:35pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
wow though I didn't read all that 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by redcliff: 3:35pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
cardillac!!! atleast the americans are true to their brand...unlike useless nigeria.. they think patronizing innoson is empowering a south easterner...which the govt hates 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by SexyNairalander: 3:36pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
booked |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by iamawara(m): 3:36pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
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Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by redcliff: 3:36pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
SexyNairalander: ....fixed |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by ichidodo: 3:37pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
But of course, it is prone to cyber attacks especially D.O.S...via satcom..and EMP but it takes a lot to get this MAV up in F.U.B.A.R territory 2 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by jesus500(m): 3:38pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Trump will surly destroy america, it's a matter of time. 6 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by mike1994reds: 3:40pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
cosmic22:Them no born them well, make them try am now 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by stremy21(m): 3:40pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by olahero(m): 3:40pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
hmmmmmm trump 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by emmanuel596(m): 3:41pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Innoson should produce a nigerian made beast for m buhari 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Gombs(m): 3:41pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Cool... I'm very very impressed |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by mizzyboi14: 3:43pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by xreal: 3:43pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
It doesn't matter, the President can still be attacked. I saw that in the movie : Olympus has fallen. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Toosure70: 3:44pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
E get where I go charge my phone? 1 Like |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by amnesty7: 3:45pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Great work of art and science. But when death comes, all the safety things will prove useless. 2 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by nepapole(m): 3:45pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
10. Equipped with at least 20 new porn videos for the new president, Mr grab them by the p**** 2 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Wiseandtrue(f): 3:49pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Na the cat be this abi e get where them keep the remain Bokoharam boys bomb go fit restructure the car now N.B another president is inheriting it irrespective of their disagreements. Can we say the say for our leaders wanna be westerns
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Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by deolu2000(m): 3:49pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Na almost every year we they see news about either the beast or air force one, abeg make someone give us informate abt PMB's own, atleast mk we take know much technologically advanced are the DSS other than threatening to arrest civilians. 4 Likes |
Re: The Beast: 9 Things To Know About President Trump’s Inherited Limo by Luukasz(m): 3:52pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Aint Gat No Time For Trivialities |
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