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Information about the limousine specially made for American President Trump for his official use has been released to the media yesterday. Though there were plans to utilise it last January, its manufacture was delayed till the end of February. The vehicle has been manufactured by General Motors Company and is known as the 'Beast'. The photo appearing here has been taken at its

The colour of the limousine which provides accommodation of 2 large SUV vehicles is a mixture of black and silver. What General Motors say is that this is the most protective vehicle at present in the world. The 'Beast' is of a weight of 8 tons and is similar to a Boeing 757 aeroplane and because of the 8 inch thick steel doors it is unbreakable and is interior-sealed against Biological and chemical attacks. The front part comprising of a thickness of 5 inches stands as a protection to fend off armour-piercing bullet attacks or 0.44 Magnum and affords protection similar to military-type vehicles. It has been manufactured in a manner which could stand good in the case of explosions taking place by the side of the road. It also has a bullet-proof undercarriage or fuel tank. It has been manufactured in a way that only the door by the side of the driver could be opened. In addition, an oxygen supply too has been installed with a Kevlar system to withstand gunfire in an emergency situation and even if the tyres get deflated it goes into action in the case of a chemical attack. Further, it is equipped with mounted tear gas cannons or fire attack which has been installed at the dashboard.

It was also reported that the Beast is not the only super-techno vehicle among the fleet of vehicles of President Trump. There are other similar vehicles and the President could travel in one of those vehicles too with complete protection afforded by those vehicles as well, it is learned.