When it comes to customized cars, nothing is more intriguing than the US President’s car. Let’s see how it compares to Vladimir Putin’s ride.
Celebrities are known to travel in highly customized vehicles. However, the cars of prominent officials are more souped up than usual. This is especially true for the presidential cars of the US and Russia. Both nations hold top positions globally. Hence, they have special vehicles to protect their Presidents. These cars also feature important technology that allows them to stay connected and carry tasks of national importance. A new video by the ‘Cars For You’ YouTube channel compares the official cars of Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
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As you can see in the above video, both Presidents travel in extensively modified cars. US President Joe Biden gets a special car called the Beast. The power-packed limousine was introduced in 2018. It is also known as the ‘Cadillac One’ or the ‘First Car.’ The Russian leader Vladimir Putin gets a bulletproof limousine. However, the Aurus Senat does not get a nickname. Both cars are designed to protect the Presidents in a wide range of scenarios. You can easily spot some powerful features and customizations. Let’s take a closer look and see which ride is better.
Joe Biden Cadillac Limousine
The ‘First Car’ is based on the Cadillac Escalade SUV. It borrows the new grille from the 2016 Escala concept. The powerful limousine comes with so many additional features that it weighs around 7,000 kg – 9,000 kg. For example, it features bulletproof windows with 5 layers of glass and polycarbonate. This can stop even armour-piercing bullets. On the other hand, the Cadillac One’s body uses 5-inch thick military-grade armour that can withstand grenade attacks. It is made from steel, aluminium, and titanium.
For defensive purposes, the ‘First Car’ comes with concealed pump-action shotguns, tear gas cannons, and a satellite phone with direct connection to important officials. The front section even hides a tear gas grenade launcher. The powerful car can be driven on a flat tyre. The 8-inch thick doors on the car can completely seal in President to offer protection from any chemical attack. To prevent entry, the door handles can be electrified as well.
Additional features include night-vision cameras, a GPS tracking centre, blood bags, and more.
Vladimir Putin Aurus Senat Limousine
Vladimir Putin travels in a modified Aurus Senat. It features a VR10 ballistic protection body that can deflect armour-piercing bullets. The underbody and roof are also explosion-proof. Additionally, the fire detection system can diffuse fire from underneath. The powerful car also gets a leak-proof fuel tank and an in-built air purifier system. It also gets 20-inch bulletproof tyres that can keep it running in a low-pressure situation. Thanks to all the bullet and explosion-proof additions, the special limousine weighs around 7,000 kg.
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The special car is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 598 hp of peak power and 889 Nm of max torque. It is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The modified Aurus Senat can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just six seconds. It comes with a top speed of 249 km/h. The special car is developed by NAMI in Moscow. It was officially presented to Vladimir Putin during his Fourth inauguration ceremony in 2018. Let us know how this ride compares to Joe Biden’s Cadillac Limousine.
