The Beast: Everything you need to know about US President Donald Trump’s official car

Though the Beast has a Cadillac logo, it hardly shares any components from the production-spec car. It gets some standard trim pieces, like headlamps, tail lamps, and the overall grille design to make it look like a normal Cadillac, but is equipped with a chassis, diesel engine and transmission from GM’s rugged heavy-duty commercial vehicles. (Image: Reuters)

The Beast is equipped with 8-inch thick armour plating and doors that weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757 aircraft. It also gets 5-inch thick, bulletproof windows that contain at least five layers. (Image: Reuters)

The limousine also gets large tires from Goodyear that are Kevlar-reinforced and run-flats that can carry The Beast for a few miles if the need arises. The interior is sealed off from the outside world with a special foam around the fuel tank to insulate it from impact. (Image: Reuters)

Since The Beast is a mobile security system for the US President, its trunk is loaded with firefighting equipment, oxygen tanks, and even a cache of the president’s blood type! It is also integrated with tear gas canisters, shotguns, and grenade launchers. (Image: Reuters)

However, due to the loaded equipment and security measures, it has a rumoured weight of around 20,000 lbs! (Approximately 9,000 kilos). This gives it a normal top speed of highway pace, with an expected mileage around 4.5 kmpl. (Image: Reuters)