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(a year ago)For the past few decades, the American presidents have been driving specially modified limos, armoured with all technology and weapons, known as “Bisha”. Currently, the “Bishe” is performed by a Suburban Chevrolet in a separate “heavy “, which weighs about nine tons and is designed to protect passengers [...]
For the past few decades, the American presidents have been driving specially modified limos, armoured with all technology and weapons, known as “Bisha”.
Currently, the “Bish function” is performed by a Suburban Chevrolet in a separate “heavy “, which weighs about nine tons and is designed to protect passengers from all possible threats while running. However, since it is a specially produced model, it has the logo of Cadillac and some elements of the design of “
The current generation of presidential limo was built in 2018 during Donald Trump's first term. Before that, new vehicles have arrived in 2009 and 2001 (based on models of Cadillac), so it is clear that the time is fast approaching to replace the fleet of armoured vehicles with new ones, writes Boog.hr.
General Motors Executive Director Mary Barra, reportedly has already discussed with Trump the possibility of re-inventing the presidential limo to look more like Cadillac Escalade SUV. The platform reportedly would remain based on Suburban, but the vehicle would be closer to design with the Estalade, using Cadillac badges and visual details. Discussions on this are currently under way between the Secret Service and the leadership of General Motors, which owns Caddilac and Chevrolet brands.
While threats evolve, we continue to explore new technologies to ensure that our armoured vehicles offer the highest level of security for protected individuals. This week, Secret Service Director Sean Curran met with GM leaders to discuss advances that might benefit the next generation of armoured SUV”, the US Secret Service, which is responsible for the security and transport of president and senior officials, posted on Facebook.
In September last year, according to unofficial information from Reuters, the GM received a contract worth $1.8m to develop a new limo model for transporting protected persons, and the total value of the deal could reach $40.8m by 2029, when all contracted vehicles are expected to be delivered later, not only for the president, but for other needs of the Secret Service.
