Obama travels with technologically-advanced 'The Beast' in KL

United States President Barack Obama will be using his official car during his time in Malaysia, the Cadillac One or more popularly known as ‘The Beast'.

Manufactured by General Motors in 2009, the vehicle has specific features for the safety of the president, with specifications similar to a tanker.

Measuring five meters in length and weighs eight tonnes, ‘The Beast’ features a bullet-proof door which is 20cm thick. The body is made largely of titanium, steel, ceramic and aluminium.

The Beast

The limousine is equipped with puncture-resistant tires as a way to protect the President from bullets, spike strips or any other device aimed at disabling the car’s tyres. Even the fuel tank is armour-plated to help repel bullets.

‘The Beast’ is also equipped with night-vision cameras, pump-action shotguns and tear-gas canons.

The Beast

It also has its own oxygen supply and blood supply of the same type with the president in the event of an emergency.

The vehicle can accommodate a maximum of 7 people, including the president.

Obama’s official car is the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world.