Prez Trump is getting a new ride. Normally I would have no interest in a “new car coming out” story, and I still don’t, but secrecy around the launch had this interesting tidbit. Pictured below is the new Presidential limo (read: one from the upcoming fleet, that is), spotted on public roads near GM’s “proving grounds” (I guess that’s the property where they prove their cars actually run?). Unsurprisingly, it is cloaked to conceal itself before officially launched, but surprisingly-to-me, it’s this:
I’ve seen jacketed yet-to-launch cars being stealth-tested in the Los Angeles area before and they’re draped in all black. Wtf is up with this television static design? It looks like its wearing a giant QR-code. Can I snap a shot with my phone and go to a Prez-car website? I assume it is supposed to be urban camouflage that dizzies your eye in the same way zebra stripes confuse predators from being able to hone in on a single one but this manifestation of that concepts seems like it would attract more attention to itself than project a “nothing to see here, folks” vibe.
While poking around this news item though, I found out the vehicle is also more badass than you might have expected:
The presidential limousine has tear gas cannons and a night vision camera, as well as a pump-action shotgun. Extra weapons, an oxygen supply and bottles of the president’s blood type are also on board. The fuel tank is armor-plated and encased in foam to prevent it from exploding. The kevlar-reinforced tires are puncture and shard-resistant, with steel rims that allow the car to continue driving if the tires are destroyed.
More specs of the new Trumpmobile can be read here.