Posted by axxxr
Via: gizmag
No-one knows exactly what George W Bush's new car can do. At least, no-one who really knows is telling. TV news reports say it's missile-proof, which is probably isn't true, despite unconfirmed reports that the body armour is five inches thick (cos the windows obviously aren't). Indeed secrecy is so tight around the new hand-built Presidential limousine that no-one can say how much it cost, how many there are, or anything more than the following "cleared information."
Cadillac is pretty happy about the new Cadillac - as far as celebrity endorsements go, they don't come any bigger, or more visible or more upmarket than this. The new car that carried President George W Bush during the United States Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 20 was the first public showing of the company's 2006 model - or more correctly, "the new design direction" for the 2006 Cadillac DTS production model expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2005.
It doesn't really matter - the last Presidential limo was a Cadillac and the next one will be too. It's standard protocol for the head of State to drive a vehicle from their country's most prestigious automotive manufacturer. In Britain, that's a Jaguar, and in many countries it's a shared gig - Peugeot and Renault in France, BMW and Mercedes in in Germany, and in Japan, Emperor Akihito is currently driven in a Nissan Prince Royal and there's a suitably up market Toyota under development.
In America, Cadillac has been building limousines and special vehicles for U.S. presidents, diplomats, ambassadors and foreign dignitaries since the early 1900s.
With a new design and unique construction under the skin, the new Cadillac DTS limousine is handcrafted and dressed in a jet-black clearcoat finish. The vehicle is a considerably longer, wider and taller version of the production model that becomes available later this year. For some reason, the exact dimensions are considered classified.
To maintain national security, the limousines are equipped with state-of-the-art protection and communication systems.
The vehicle interior boasts six-passenger seating with comfort and visibility for all occupants. A rear seat executive package features a concealed, foldaway desktop that can be deployed when conducting affairs of state. The rear seats have an adjustable reclining feature along with the adaptive seat system, which senses the position of the occupant in the seat and automatically adjusts the cushion for added comfort.
Moreover, rear seat passengers can enjoy their own premium sound system complete with a 10-disc CD changer. Wood accents, rich blue leather and cloth complete the executive interior.
An embroidered presidential seal is positioned in the center of the rear seat back panel, as well as on each rear door trim panel. Presidential seals are also affixed to the exterior rear doors.
The U.S. flag is placed on the right front fender, and the presidential standard is located on the left front fender when the president travels in the vehicle. Flush-mounted High Intensity Discharged (HID) spotlights illuminate the flags at night.
The 2006 Cadillac DTS production model is set to make its first public appearance at the Chicago Auto Show in early February and is expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2005.
Posted by k4m!k4ze
i dont care how many features it has, it still looks like shit . For that money, they should have given it a better look
Posted by ADT0079
Yeah but fits him well...Ugly it probaly cost an Arm and a Leg No pun intended
Posted by axxxr
It looks a lot like a funeral herse!
Posted by batesie
and the must be at least 3 of them, with 2 of them being decoys!
Posted by axxxr
Yes there are proberbly a couple of decoys....
I just want to know about the gadgets inside...I think from the exterior the car just looks boring and bland...but the insides must be a technological marvel...Would love to see some pics of the interior.
Posted by govigov
I wonder what the top speed is?
Posted by nickorooster
He should PIMP that up
. Some presedential spoilers etc... Maybe some presedential NOS .
Nick
Posted by folling182
I think he should of got a convertable/no roof model, so he could get his brains blown the f..k out by some sniper, or does that only happen to the good presidents??
Posted by axxxr
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I think you've answered that one for yourself!
Posted by folling182
@axxxr
i know but i could be mistaken ... it might have been pure coincidence.
Posted by axxxr
No your not mistaken at all..Its true in many cases that the good die young or getted killed while Evil like bush flourishes...
Posted by ADT0079
Check out the color Oil black :-)
Posted by batesie
bet it does 2 miles to the gallon and all!
wheres my C4???
Posted by shithappens
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rightly said
Posted by blackspot
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Yeah, probably some radios or phone, a TV with DVD player, a computer, and a bar with hi-tech champagne / whiskey / cognac dispenser.
Posted by *Jojo*
I've seen that NEW Cadillac car (being transported from the States) here in Manila last 2003, when Bush made a visit. Since it was telecast LIVE (arrival), I was quite surprised to see how "THICK" (EGO - take note), when the door was opened, about 12 inches or more I guess
I think even a grenade launcher can't get thru it 
Posted by Davo_169
yeah but what if rosie o donell sat on it??
Posted by The_Nashy
We are still talking about the car right... not the president, cause I don't think the world needs another ugly presidential affair yet
