[theMAG]

Originally Posted by vid6639

How's he supposed to escape from the bad guys.

They borrowed the transporter from the Starship Enterprise, using which he'll be directly beamed into the White House.

[prashanthyr]

I was just searching through Team-BHP and couldn't find any thread where cars used by VIPs like the President, PM are discussed. I know the President uses a S Class limo and the PM a 7 Series. If its legally allowed, can we have a discussion around the models, known specifications, photos of these cars?
I for one would be very interested, plus quite a few folk I know are very interested in what cars our leaders use to travel.

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[raveen_2023]

We should also use domestic cars ( like many countries do) for PM and President, instead of imported ones to promote indianness.

[magesh_kumar]

this presedential car is bought in as a replacement for the limo that was givne to the then president in 2001. this limo from cadillac is the first one not to bear a name of the currently available versions in the market

[neeld]

May 23, 2011: President Barack Obama's limo got stuck exiting the U.S. Embassy in Ireland on his way to a speech in Dublin. Secret Service agents hid the car from public view while they freed the car's tires.

YouTube - ‪Raw Video: Obama's Limo Gets Stuck‬‏

[theragingbull]

Hehe...that was a LOUD bang! Even the 7 series scraped hard on the bottom and the crowd started laughing Embarrassing moment for the US!

Here's another video of the whole episode from a better angle

YouTube - Barack gets car stuck at Dublin Embassy May 23rd 2011

[Scorcher]

Dayyum. That was gross. Wonder if Obama got "The Chill" like we used to get when our underbellies scrape But I am thoroughly impressed by the security official's job. The split second tactical decisions they take on a completely unexpected scenario, see the official making use of the Fiat van to blind the President from the crowd. Hats off!

[maximuzz]

Originally Posted by neeld

May 23, 2011: President Barack Obama's limo got stuck exiting the U.S. Embassy in Ireland on his way to a speech in Dublin. Secret Service agents hid the car from public view while they freed the car's tires.

Leave everything else check out the thickness of the limo doors. Must be at least 6 inches.

[mmxylorider]

The illustration on the first page mentioned that the driver window goes down few inches for say paying toll etc. Toll? Seriously, for the president of the USA? EZPass, anyone?

[h@r$h@l]

thats a bad scrapping. btw, did any of you try to upload this video to FB? every time i try i get some other video attached instead. Every time i try to attach this, Tea Party Member Stuns Crowd! ORIGINAL!!! video gets attached. Something weird.

[vaibzi]

Wow! How incompetent can the drivers/chauffeurs of the presidential entourage get. Firstly, when the 7 series itself scraped the underbody hard, shouldn't the chauffeur of the obamobile just slow down or do something so that it doesn't get stuck?! Or even the 7 series chauffeur should have radioed the other car about the gigantic bump ahead! Thats a real shame. LOL!

[Ragul]

This looks like a deficiency in the Presidential car. Low GC. I thought maneuverability was a key security requirement. What if there is an ambush?

PS: I dont think president will make it from Bangalore Airport to Bellandur on ORR, if he ever comes visiting. The speedbreakers will block this car.

--Ragul

[ventolute]

Found an article on Muammar Gaddafis presidential car which he designed for himself(apparently the safest car in the world) . No details.
Behold Muammar Gaddafi's

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[rubicon]

Barack Obama’s Beast limo breaks down in Israel after fuel blunder (filled with diesel) ?


Reports are coming in from Israel that President Obama's limousine, "The Beast," has broken down and had to be towed away..

While we wonder how the most protected vehicle in the world could break down on an overseas visit, the answer surprises us -- Apparently, somebody filled The Beast with diesel fuel instead of gasoline, according The Times of Israel.

"The Americans filled it up with diesel, rather than petrol," reports Channel 2 - stressing that it was the Americans, not the Israelis.

What does the Secret Service do when the President's ride has been compromised this way ? Since calling a cab is out of the question, they reportedly have a replacement limousine being flown in from in Jordan.

[priyo]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Barack Obama’s Beast limo breaks down in Israel after fuel blunder (filled with diesel) ?


Reports are coming in from Israel that President Obama's limousine, "The Beast," has broken down and had to be towed away..

While we wonder how the most protected vehicle in the world could break down on an overseas visit, the answer surprises us -- Apparently, somebody filled The Beast with diesel fuel instead of gasoline, according The Times of Israel.

"The Americans filled it up with diesel, rather than petrol," reports Channel 2 - stressing that it was the Americans, not the Israelis.

What does the Secret Service do when the President's ride has been compromised this way ? Since calling a cab is out of the question, they reportedly have a replacement limousine being flown in from in Jordan.

This is so incredible ! When the President is on a trip , local or overseas, the fuel for his car and his plane goes with him. Local stuff is not used. The servicing, refueling, repair are all responsibility of the secret service. Who were the morons who filled the 'Beast' with diesel ? This must have been done using a funnel and a can because the nozzle of a diesel pump will not fit the car's filler . At least that is how any car that uses unleaded gas is built ! Having suffered the damage, the Beast is headed for a complete engine overhaul. Stupid, stupid, stupid ! Remember , it does not have the same engine as the Shaktiman truck of the Indian Army .