A sneak peek into Barack Obama’s limousine, the most armored car in the world. US President Barack Obamas limousine, nicknamed The Beast by Secret Service staff, is the most technologically advanced bulletproof vehicle on earth. It will carry Obama around during his upcoming visit to India.The black Cadillac, weighing three tonnes, can run at a top speed of just 100 kilometres per hour. Driven by an expert CIA agent, it has wheels that carry on even if the tyres are blown off.The armour-plated car is fitted with every conceivable defense mechanism, from super-thick bulletproof glass to tear gas canisters and pump-action shot gu Valued 185,000 pounds ($300,000), this special car is said to be built in such a way that it can withstand attack from rocket-propelled grenades. There are supplies of Obamas blood on board in case he is shot and needs an emergency transfusion. The car is also equipped with state-of-the-art communication technology so the president can effectively run the US from the rear seat.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:31:58 +0000