Cadillac Unveils the 2006 Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine for Bush's Inauguration
01-18-2005, 05:12 PM
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Cadillac Unveils the 2006 Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine for Bush's Inauguration
Source: General Motors
Presidential Limousine To Debut New 2006 Cadillac DTS Design
Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine reveals the design direction during Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON This week, a jet-black, state-of-the-art Cadillac DTS limousine will roll through the nations capital during the Presidential Inaugural Parade revealing publicly for first time the new design direction for the 2006 Cadillac DTS production model.
Similar to the new DTS, the limousine makes a bold styling statement by incorporating Cadillacs contemporary design cues to the front and rear portions of the vehicle. Redesigned front and rear fascias integrate Cadillacs signature egg-crate grille with center-mounted wreath and crest badge, jewel-like vertically oriented high-intensity xenon headlamps and state-of-the-art LED tail lamps.
George W. Bush, the President of the United States of America will be the first to travel in the new Cadillac DTS limousine during the parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday, January 20. The sight of the president waving from a Cadillac has become a tradition in Americana.
General Motors and Cadillac are proud to write this latest chapter in American automotive history with the introduction of the DTS presidential limousine," said General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner. "We are pleased that our historic relationship with the U.S. government and chief executive office has continued through the years.
With a new design and unique construction under the skin, the new Cadillac DTS limousine is handcrafted and dressed in a jet-black clearcoat finish. The vehicle is a considerably longer, wider and taller version of the production model that becomes available later this year. To maintain national security, the limousines are equipped with state-of-the-art protection and communication systems.
The vehicle interior boasts six-passenger seating with comfort and visibility for all occupants. A rear seat executive package features a concealed, foldaway desktop that can be deployed when conducting affairs of state. The rear seats have an adjustable reclining feature along with the adaptive seat system, which senses the position of the occupant in the seat and automatically adjusts the cushion for added comfort. Moreover, rear seat passengers can enjoy their own premium sound system complete with a 10-disc CD changer. Wood accents, rich blue leather and cloth complete the executive interior.
An embroidered presidential seal is positioned in the center of the rear seat back panel, as well as on each rear door trim panel. Presidential seals are also affixed to the exterior rear doors. The U.S. flag is placed on the right front fender, and the presidential standard is located on the left front fender when the president travels in the vehicle. Flush-mounted High Intensity Discharged (HID) spotlights illuminate the flags at night.
The 2006 Cadillac DTS production model is set to make its first public appearance at the Chicago Auto Show in early February.
The DTS marks the ninth new vehicle introduced into the Cadillac portfolio since 2001 and aligns with Cadillacs alpha naming strategy established by the CTS, SRX, XLR and STS vehicles. Evolving from three models DeVille, DHS and DTS with exterior and interior differentiation, the DTS will incorporate a single-model strategy with one exterior and various option packages.
From its Cadillac-signature styling to its power and refined ride characteristics, the DTS is a product of unwavering attention to detail which builds on the strengths and appeal of the Cadillac brand.
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Sorry story URL
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/05...dts_limousine/
and from CNN
http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/17/news....reut/?cnn=yes
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/05...dts_limousine/
and from CNN
http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/17/news....reut/?cnn=yes
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Well you gotta remember this thing can probably withstand a small missle attack...
If you look at the treatments in the front and the back i think the new DTS will be an impovement over the current deville, however it is still built on the same platform that the deville has been riding on since its last major redesign. It wont be an all new RWD car until 2008 which its slated to be the next cadillac to take on the RWD sigma platform.
If you look at the treatments in the front and the back i think the new DTS will be an impovement over the current deville, however it is still built on the same platform that the deville has been riding on since its last major redesign. It wont be an all new RWD car until 2008 which its slated to be the next cadillac to take on the RWD sigma platform.
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Is that all presidents get to ride in?? so whenever they go anywhere they always ride in a caddy limo
I wonder if there are more cars to the presidential fleet like armored Suburbans or Excursions...I would think that the caddy would not keep a low profile
I wonder if there are more cars to the presidential fleet like armored Suburbans or Excursions...I would think that the caddy would not keep a low profile
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01-18-2005, 06:08 PM
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Well you gotta remember this thing can probably withstand a small missle attack...
If you look at the treatments in the front and the back i think the new DTS will be an impovement over the current deville, however it is still built on the same platform that the deville has been riding on since its last major redesign. It wont be an all new RWD car until 2008 which its slated to be the next cadillac to take on the RWD sigma platform.
If you look at the treatments in the front and the back i think the new DTS will be an impovement over the current deville, however it is still built on the same platform that the deville has been riding on since its last major redesign. It wont be an all new RWD car until 2008 which its slated to be the next cadillac to take on the RWD sigma platform.
01-18-2005, 06:55 PM
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You can't see it from the pics, but the glass windows on those armor cars are like an inch thick.
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Originally Posted by sipark
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I think as a sign to show Bush's connection to Black population the official presidential limo should be a stretch escalade on 22's. He'll get more street cred that way. Maybe black people won't scrutinize Condi Rice anymore for kissing Bush's ass.
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
Huh?!? what do u mean?
By the way, I'm assuming this because of the previous generation Presidential limo. I really don't know if they changed the specs for the 2006.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
That's ugly as sin. Fitting for the occupant, I suppose... 
01-19-2005, 03:12 PM
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Oh yeah, Cadillac knew Bush was going to win the election when they were designing/engineering/building this car.
I think you misinterpret...I just said the car was more fitting. It would have been more fitting for Kerry if it resembled a horse, for instance.
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
So uh... i guess that car'll take a full magazine of AK-47 to the windows and nothing would happen? anyone know how much damage that car can take?
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
You go first and show me the "extra" engine in the trunk......... 
http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pi...elderado-1.jpg
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Considering Presidents are the most powerful and important people in the government they should at least give him a Mercedes S500 Limo, Rolls Royce Limo, r even a Bentley Limo. I know they arent American but they are much more elegant and exude much more class than an ugly ass Caddy limo just my 
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I feel bad for U.S. Presidents considering most of the worlds' heads of state get to ride in these.
And yes they could armor these just as well as the Caddys
These are more classy than that horrible Cadillac.
And yes they could armor these just as well as the Caddys
These are more classy than that horrible Cadillac.
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