After he’s sworn in, Barack Obama will cruise around the nation’s capital in the world’s most heavily armored, techsavvy vehicle: GM’s new Cadillac presidential limousine.
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The limo has 5-inch thick armor plating and bulletproof windows.
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It is also hermetically sealed to prevent any kind of chemical attack.
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“Cadillac is honored to again provide a new Presidential Limousine,” said Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “This is a great American tradition that we’re delighted to renew with an all-new car featuring the best of Cadillac’s dramatic design and technology.”
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The vehicle will have larger windows to enhance visibility, sources said. But the overall footprint will be about the same as the limo used by outgoing President Bush.
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The Secret Service and GM were mum about the secret specifications – such as the limo’s gas mileage. Obama has urged automakers to make greener, less polluting cars.
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More generally, GM said much of the cabin’s leather interior is sewn by hand. Hightech LED spotlights illuminate the US and presidential flags on the front fenders.
