What’s special about Joe Biden’s ‘The Beast’ car: Blast-proof, on-board guns and more

The United States presidential state car, as the name suggests, is the official state car of the president of the United States. The current model of United States presidential state car debuted back in September 2018, built by General Motors’ (GM) Cadillac brand, costing a whopping $15.8 million or over Rs 131 crore in Indian currency. The car has been nicknamed “The Beast“, probably owing to its capabilities.
The US presidential state car is currently plying on the roads of Delhi, escorting current President Joe Biden during the ongoing G20 summit. Here is a list of some interesting facts to know about The Beast –

Absurd dimensions & Design

The Beast is said to weight somewhere between 6,800 kg to 9,100 kg, and has a capacity to seat seven. The sedan measures about 18 feet or around 5.5 metres in length, from bumper to bumper. It is rumoured to be built on the GMC TopKick platform, which is actually used for medium duty trucks. Talking about the design, it is unlike any other Cadillac sedan out in the market, and actually looks like it is the sedan version of the previous-gen Escalade SUV.
Safety equipment
The Beast is hermetically sealed against chemical attacks, and features night-vision devices, smoke-screens, and oil slicks as defensive measures against attackers. In addition to defensive measures designed to protect the president, the state car also has stores of blood in the president’s type for an emergency transfusion.

It features armor made of aluminum, ceramic, and steel; the exterior walls have a thickness of eight inches, while the the windows are multi-layered and five inches thick, and each door is believed to weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757, while the door handles can electrify to prevent unwanted entry. Pump-action shotguns, rocket-powered grenades, tear-gas grenades are all said to be on-board. Moreover, the car uses tyres that are kevlar-reinforced, steel rims, shred and puncture resistant. The Beast can also run on burst tyres.
Inside the cabin
The president’s seat is said to have a satellite phone with a direct line to the Vice President as well as the Pentagon. In the boot there are firefighting system, an oxygen system in the trunk in case of a chemical attack, tear gas and smoke-screen dispensers. Other equipment is also expected to be on offer for the US president’s convenience – details of which are probably hidden from hidden from the public for safety purposes.
What do you think about US president Joe Biden’s car ‘The Beast’? Let us know if you feel that Indian car manufacturers should build a car like this for the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.