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Obama's 'Beast' a James Bond edition of a latest car bunker revealed !
BBC News, Washington
It looks like something out of a James Bond film.
But the presidential seal on the side marks this hulking limo out as something not even the superspy will be able to get his hands on.
These are the first pictures of the new armoured limousine which will be used to ferry Barack Obama around.
Nicknamed "The Beast", the Cadillac will make its debut on 20 January, as part of the inaugural parade.
It is traditional to show presidential cars off for the first time in this way.
THE BEAST thats what Secret Service Agents call the limo, is developed by General Motors in Detroit and based on a Cadillac chassis. It features bulletproof glass and armor-plating throughout as well as hermetically-sealed to withstand chemical weapons.
CADILLAC ONE thats the official name for this PRESIDENTIAL CAR features hand-stitched leather for the interior and includes a 10-disc CD player with remote control. As with previous presidential limos, it is also equipped with high tech electronic communication system to allow PRESIDENT OBAMA stay connected to the world.
'State of the art'
The Secret Service said the 2009 limo would provide it with a "valuable asset" in providing its occupant with the highest level of protection.
As expected, they are not giving too much away about the car, but Nicholas Trotta, their Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations is quoted in their news release:
"Although many of the vehicle's security enhancements cannot be discussed, 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."
Observers say the car is likely to include bullet proof glass, an armoured body, a separate oxygen supply, and a completely sealed interior to protect against a chemical attack.
pre-coated Obama's Cadillac One - The Beast; to be ready on the inauguration January 20th, 2009
Some features revealed:
Rear Seat: Obamas seat has an executive packages featuring desktop, laptop computer with wi-fi, state of the art satellite phone and direct line to the vice president and Pentagon.
This OBAMOBILE is worth US $300,000
but its not available on the market. 
Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell said;
Whats developed for this vehicle is unique and remains very private and secretive. Another nation could not call us and say, lets do that.
BBC News, Washington
It looks like something out of a James Bond film.
But the presidential seal on the side marks this hulking limo out as something not even the superspy will be able to get his hands on.
These are the first pictures of the new armoured limousine which will be used to ferry Barack Obama around.
Nicknamed "The Beast", the Cadillac will make its debut on 20 January, as part of the inaugural parade.
It is traditional to show presidential cars off for the first time in this way.
THE BEAST thats what Secret Service Agents call the limo, is developed by General Motors in Detroit and based on a Cadillac chassis. It features bulletproof glass and armor-plating throughout as well as hermetically-sealed to withstand chemical weapons.
CADILLAC ONE thats the official name for this PRESIDENTIAL CAR features hand-stitched leather for the interior and includes a 10-disc CD player with remote control. As with previous presidential limos, it is also equipped with high tech electronic communication system to allow PRESIDENT OBAMA stay connected to the world.
'State of the art'
The Secret Service said the 2009 limo would provide it with a "valuable asset" in providing its occupant with the highest level of protection.
As expected, they are not giving too much away about the car, but Nicholas Trotta, their Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations is quoted in their news release:
"Although many of the vehicle's security enhancements cannot be discussed, 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."
Observers say the car is likely to include bullet proof glass, an armoured body, a separate oxygen supply, and a completely sealed interior to protect against a chemical attack.
pre-coated Obama's Cadillac One - The Beast; to be ready on the inauguration January 20th, 2009
Some features revealed:
- 8 inches thick armor-plated doors, weighing the same as a cabin door on a Boeing 757 airliner.
- Drivers window: tough enough to withstand armour-glencing bullet. The only window that opens by just three inches allows the driver to talk to the secret service agents running alongside.
- Drivers Compartment includes standard steering wheel, but the dashboard is installed with a communication center and GPS tracking system.
- The boot contains an independent oxygen supply and advanced fire-fighting system.
- Defense systems include pump-action shotguns, night-vision cameras and tear-gas cannons. Supplies of the Presidents blood will also be kept on board in case he needs emergency medical treatment.
- The petrol tank is amour-plated, while also being filled with specially designed foam to prevent it from exploding if the armor is penetrated.
- Tyres on the limousine are Kevlar-reinforced, puncture- and shred-resistant, with special steel rims that allow the car to continue driving even if the tyre is missing.
Rear Seat: Obamas seat has an executive packages featuring desktop, laptop computer with wi-fi, state of the art satellite phone and direct line to the vice president and Pentagon.
This OBAMOBILE is worth US $300,000
but its not available on the market. Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell said;
Whats developed for this vehicle is unique and remains very private and secretive. Another nation could not call us and say, lets do that.