Bulletproof windows, tear gas, blood bags… 5 things you need to know about Trump’s presidential car

With performance worthy of a rolling bunker, the car of American presidents is the stuff of all fantasies. Since 1993 and under the mandate of Bill Clinton, all American presidents have been transported on board various models of the American automaker Cadillac. In 2017, Donald Trump ordered a new prototype, nicknamed “The Beast.” It was in this car, then used by his successor Joe Biden, that the 47th President of the United States traveled to the Capitol on January 20 for his inauguration. Here’s everything you need to know about this superb car.

Sixteen copies were distributed around the world.

All models of the presidential car have the same license plate. “800 – 002” lives in Washington. And this is even on the other side of the world. Aircraft “US Air Force” taking care of the rental of these vehicles during official visits. Sixteen examples are used by the President during organized travel in processions, making it difficult to identify the vehicle that transported Donald Trump.

Maximum safety and emergency medical care

In case of a chemical attack, the car is equipped with oxygen reserves, and the interior can be isolated from the outside air. To achieve this, the chassis and body are made from a mixture of high-strength steel, aluminum, titanium and ceramics. If Donald Trump experiences a medical emergency, a refrigerator stocked with presidential blood bags will allow immediate blood transfusions.

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Trump’s “Beast”

Donald Trump’s official car will be equipped with bulletproof windows, shotguns and tear gas cannons. The tires are reinforced with Kevlar, making them bulletproof. If they do end up getting punctured, the car will be able to drive smoothly thanks to the special discs.

Infrared lights to hide at night

The vehicle is equipped with an infrared night vision system, which provides better visibility at night. This system is integrated into the vehicle’s headlights, allowing for discreet driving at night without the need for traditional headlights. The system has been present since 2001 in the cars of American presidents.

A colossus that slowly advances

The only problem, if there is one, is that the car Donald Trump will be driving cannot exceed 96 km/h. The eight-ton vehicle’s thick armor explains this shortcoming, although its nature is necessary to ensure the safety of the president. Even the engine has a 6.6 V8 engine. “ Duramax » from General Motors, because the power is 300 horsepower, nothing can be done about it.

Unwavering Devotion to Cadillac

While Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, will be assigned by Donald Trump to the Department responsible for cutting government spending and easing certain regulations (DOGE), will the president be willing to trade his company car for a Cybertruck Tesla? This remains unlikely, firstly because since Bill Clinton in 1993, American intelligence agencies have never partnered with another brand. First of all, Donald Trump is not a fan of electric vehicles. In a campaign video, he explained that “for the middle class this is a passage to hell”what threatens “the entire American auto sector.”

Finally, he remains very attached to Cadillac, his favorite car brand.his father“, as he said last September at a meeting in Detroit.