The BEAST
Make Cadillac
Top speed 60mph
Engine 6.6 litre V8
Cost $1.5m
Length 18ft
Weight 6,800-9,100kg (est.)
1 Fuel tank
Tank is bullet and blast-proof. Car runs on diesel, which is less volatile than petrol.
2 Glass
Laminated windows are several inches thick and made up of layers of polycarbonate and toughened glass.
3 Driver
Highly skilled driver can manoeuvre the car out of trouble using a variety of anti-terror techniques, including 180 degree J-turn. Hopefully the new car will also be able to avoid this sort of trouble.
4 Weapons
Protection officer and driver carry an array of guns and car is equipped with CS gas.
5 Doors and body
Paintwork conceals military grade armour up to 8in thick.
6 Personal protection
The car contains an oxygen supply in case of a gas attack and reserves of the president’s blood.
7 Wheels
Run-flat tyres have a solid core that maintains their structural integrity if punctured.