2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine Obama Car

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - Front Side

General Motors released the first images and details of Obama’s 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousinewhich will be inaugurated on January 20, 2009. The 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine has a completely new design and features the front-end lines of the CTS sport sedan and Escalade, and other design features present on production models.

The 2009  Presidential Limousine has a similar size as the previous version and its side and rear profiles are similar to the ones of the STS and DTS luxury sedans.

The company says the interior of the 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine combines modern design and technology with old-world craftsmanship. Will have to take GM’s word on this, because probably we’ll never see the inside of the Presidential Limousine.

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - Front View

The Presidential State Car is the official state car used by the President of the United States. Throughout history, a variety of vehicles have both officially and unofficially been acknowledged as the presidential vehicle. Since the late 1930s, the U.S. government has specially commissioned vehicles for presidential use, often specifying advanced communications equipment, special convenience features, armor plating, and defense countermeasures. American cars are traditionally chosen for the role. The most recent vehicle to be used as the presidential car is a GMC Topkick-based, Cadillac-badged limousine often referred to as “Cadillac One” (a reference to the U.S. presidential aircraft, Air Force One) or as “The Beast”.

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - Rear Side

Details are of course scarce, as they’re a matter of national security. We’re assured that lots of test hours went into the development of Obama’s new ride, and that those involved in its design and construction have been sworn to secrecy. So don’t ask, because they’re not telling. 

2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - Rear View

While the overall look is that of the brand’s largest sedan offering, the DTS, it also borrows elements from other pages of the Cadillac sketchbook. For instance, the headlights, side mirrors, and door handles all appear lifted from the Escalade. The rear mixes elements of the STS and DTS, although the deck is considerably shorter than that of either model—we suspect Presidential trunk space isn’t highly valued, especially since there are multiple full-size SUVs in the POTUS motorcade at all times. The vehicle is more upright than the DTS, giving it increased interior room and better outward visibility.