Obama's Cadillac Limo thread "Cadillac one"

[EJ25RUN]

Keep this thread about the car or what the car might have to face. Nothing about the election!

Just look at the fender and roof lines compared to the service man. This things BIG!
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Autoblog...

Inauguration Day for President Obama has come and gone, and while our freshly minted Commander in Chief was probably most interested in making his title official, we like to believe the high point of his day was taking the inaugural ride in his new Presidential Limousine. Secrete Service agents have reportedly begun calling Obama's new whip the "Beast" for reasons that are readily apparent. General Motors released images of the new Cadillac-based limo last week, but were of course not permitted to reveal the car's specifications. We're still in the dark on most everything about the new Presidential Limo, but new images from yesterday's inauguration reveal its true scale and capabilities.

First of all, notice the roof height compared to a Secret Service agent walking next to the car. Though it has the basic proportions of a very long-wheelbase sedan, this thing is nearly as tall as a Tahoe. The sidewalls of the tires are enormous, kind of like the front tires on a semi-truck, which suggests a level of puncture resistance far beyond your average run flat. The increased ground clearance and large fender flares also suggest this car can go off-roading when the need arises, like if an ICBM takes out the road ahead. Lastly, this image of an agent holding the car door open for Obama while he enters the vehicle shows the true thickness of its doors. Based on that, we imagine the new Presidential Limo would score 50 stars if crash tested by the NHTSA. Check out more pics below of the Obama family taking their first ride in the Presidential Limousine.


Best for Last! :lmao:
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[BAD SS]

The doors are as heavy as a Boeing 747s door. They have a locking mechanism similar to a bank vault. They're also 8 inches thick. The undercarriage is lined with 5 inch thick steel. The only window that rolls down is the driver's. It only rolls down 3 inches for the paying of tolls. 0-60 in 15 seconds. Top speed of 61 mph. Powered by a 6.6L Duramax.

Height, weight, and wheelbase are classified.

Oh, it gets 8 miles per gallon.

[bb4pimp]

yeah those wheels look like wheels from an 18 wheeler

[The BUCKY]

deff a beast. think they are worried about something

[blackboi50]

PIMP!!!!!.......:lmfao:....1

[EJ25RUN]

Where are you people getting the engine info?

I do believe they chose a diesel but....which one?

[blackboi50]

i would be scared to death to ever see that thing on the road!!! wouldnt yall???.....1

[Sammich]

LAWL THAT LAST PIC SCREAMS

I GOTCHYO ASS NOW AMERICA

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[EJ25RUN]

i would be scared to death to ever see that thing on the road!!! wouldnt yall???.....1

I'd be no different than being hit by a train.

[blackboi50]

I'd be no different than being hit by a train.

hahahah ok as long as im not the only one!!!! i think my heart would stop pumping!!!!....1

[EJ25RUN]

One thing i am most pleased about is it looks much better than the old one.

I always confused this for a funeral car.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/2005_Cadillac_DTS_presidential_limousine.jpg/800px-2005_Cadillac_DTS_presidential_limousine.jpg

[BAD SS]

Where are you people getting the engine info?

I do believe they chose a diesel but....which one?

I messed up. It's a 6.6L Duramax.

300hp/620ft-lbs.

Here's an article.

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/01/obama-rolls-a-s.html

[EJ25RUN]

I messed up. It's a 6.6L Duramax.

300hp/620ft-lbs.

Have you a link?

[bigdare23]

deff a beast. think they are worried about something


Damn right


a nagga with power :lmfao:

[BAD SS]

Have you a link?

http://gas2.org/2009/01/12/inside-cadillac-one-the-obama-mobile-will-it-run-on-biodiesel/

[EJ25RUN]

Damn right


a nagga with power :lmfao:

The car was seen testing before the election and this probably took GM 2-3 years to put together.


http://gas2.org/2009/01/12/inside-cadillac-one-the-obama-mobile-will-it-run-on-biodiesel/

Thanx. I added the pic to the OP.

[DB4LYFE ™]

:gay:

~DB4LYFE

[True Pyroman]

hm, never seen a black guy in a caddy before. :thinking:

[BAD SS]

Estimates are that it weighs anywhere from 13000 - 15000 pounds.

[JITB]

it is definatly one of the better looking armored limos..

i wonder what it would do on the ring...?

[Crazy Asian]

damn might as well put vulcan cannons on that thing.

[EJ25RUN]

i wonder what it would do on the ring...?
First thing i thought about.

[JITB]

First thing i thought about.

lol i wonder if the secret service guy plays around in the caddy, when noone else is in it.. too see what it can do.. :lmfao: i know i would atleast once.

[EJ25RUN]

lol i wonder if the secret service guy plays around in the caddy, when noone else is in it.. too see what it can do.. :lmfao: i know i would atleast once.

Put it on a rally special stage. :lmao:

[SmackedInATL]

hm, never seen a black guy in a caddy before. :thinking:

yep and he didn't even have to buy this one!

[DUBSf22c]

two words.. TIRE MEAT!

[Kevykev]

Cadillac One is like the adult male version of the regular deville offered to civilians.


LAWL THAT LAST PIC SCREAMS

I GOTCHYO ASS NOW AMERICA

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hahahaha :lmfao:

Like.. "Yeeah, mthafkah What?"

[CHADbee]

im sure those tires are like bullet proof but if i was the president id be like "fuck that shit son, tax payers are buying me some twinnyfo's!!!"

:lmao:

[pootereg]

Man that car was amazing to me for some reason!!!!

[BAD SS]

I really would like to see the damage from it if it got hit by a semi or attacked with an RPG. Probably wouldn't even have a scratch on it.

[MSP1660]

One thing i am most pleased about is it looks much better than the old one.

I always confused this for a funeral car.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/2005_Cadillac_DTS_presidential_limousine.jpg/800px-2005_Cadillac_DTS_presidential_limousine.jpg

This is actually the Ambassador of Croatia's personal limo. I know that flag because it's a part of my heritage and I have a hat with the same flag on it.

[ep9716]

He Needs A Drop

[BAD SS]

This is actually the Ambassador of Croatia's personal limo. I know that flag because it's a part of my heritage and I have a hat with the same flag on it.

Actually, no it's not. When the President is visiting a foreign country the flag of that country is displayed on the driver's side instead of the flag with the Presidential Seal. That picture is of George W. Bush's Presidential limosine.

Nice try though. :goodjob:

[BexSican 408]

its kinda dumb that it only goes 61 mph. i dk...does anyone agree??

[tdurr]

Actually, no it's not. When the President is visiting a foreign country the flag of that country is displayed on the driver's side instead of the flag with the Presidential Seal. That picture is of George W. Bush's Presidential limosine.

Nice try though. :goodjob:

oh shit burn!!!

[BexSican 408]

Security reasons. :goodjob:


Gotcha..i guess if he's in a hurry, he's got a plane or helicopter haha :goodjob: gracias senor

[BAD SS]

Gotcha..i guess if he's in a hurry, he's got a plane or helicopter haha :goodjob: gracias senor

Keep in mind that it does weigh 7 tons. 60 mph is pretty damn good for only having 300 hp.

[Brown Man]

someone photo shop it slammed to the ground

[BAD SS]

someone photo shop it slammed to the ground

Best I got. Hope y'all don't mind the slammed Tahoe or the midget Secret Service agent. :lmfao:

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[K20Z1]

i heard the engine comes with the new vtec technology installed to save fuel!

[VooDooXII]

Oh so they did put a diesel engine in?

Gawd I never realized how big it was because I never got an idea of scaling until seeing those guys stand next to it. Looks like someone took a car and basically just...blew it up in every dimension.

[Fox351]

I think he should put something like a bullydog system on it. Just in the outside chance he may need to get away. I think an normal car could keep up but with that system on it he could dial up the horsepower and torque to move that huge tank.

[claybird]

PIMP LIFE!!!

[MrsWade]

Nice

[man]

Quick question, why would he need to pay a toll?

[josh green]

Quick question, why would he need to pay a toll?
The same reason anyone else would. Rolling down 3" would be much better than opening the door to talk to someone.
The car really probably doesnt go anywhere that it needs to exceed 60mph. The fuel mileage and the performance is to be expected from GM LOL. Should have put a Caterpiller engine in it or something. I wander how much it cost me for him to ride around in it?

[Ed]

it's missing the stereo and spinners.

then it fits him perfectly.

[Brian*]

Kinda what I was expecting to see lol But I'm glad he is in there now, and his family is safe**

(look close) LOL

[Atlblkz06]

Sorry guys, I dont think it's a diesel.

Look at the exhaust! No diesel has an exhaust stream like that. Unlike gas engines, diesels are on boost nearly all the time - and the smoke trail will not be so weak and just waft around right after coming out of the exhaust - even at idle. I think this beast probably has a conservatively tuned V8.

[josh green]

maybe its a hybrid, LOLZ

[Christopherr]

Oh, it gets 8 miles per gallon.

Tree Huggers gasp!

[Atlblkz06]

You get ~14 out of a large V8 in a 5000lb truck.

Larger engine + 15000lbs + extended idling and atypical driving:
I would say 4mpg is more realistic.

[MegatronRS]

it is definatly one of the better looking armored limos..

i wonder what it would do on the ring...?

Make REALLY wide turns, lol...

[dragoncelica]

Trust me it have a top speed way more than 61mph!

[BAD SS]

Trust me it have a top speed way more than 61mph!

And who are you?

[Hayes21890]

Kinda what I was expecting to see lol But I'm glad he is in there now, and his family is safe**

(look close) LOL


anyone notice the two dudes at the bottom posing for a picture?

and obama is chewing nicorette in that one picture it looks like becuase he is trying to quit smoking

[89preludesi]

That thing looks like its ready for whatever (T.I.) :yes: and he wouldnt get very far with only 8 miles to the gallon and a max speed of 60 mph :no:. Lifted caddy FTW :goodjob: