Throughout American history, the sitting U.S. president has traveled in a specially tailored, (usually) heavily armored vehicle, with the current model famously known as “The Beast.” Based on a GM platform and taking after the Cadillac CT6 in terms of styling, The Beast is offers impressive security, plus a comfortable cabin to accommodate the Commander-in-chief. However, as Cadillac moves toward electrification, we couldn’t help but wonder – what would a Cadillac Celestiq Beast look like? To explore the possibility, we’ve created a rendering of the Cadillac Celestiq as a presidential limousine.
From the outset, it’s important to note that, as far as we know anyway, there are no official plans to actually create a presidential limousine based on the Celestiq. Rather, this rendering is more of a thought experiment and visual exploration of what such a vehicle might look like.
As Cadillac’s new all-electric halo sedan, the Celestiq certainly seems like it could be a strong candidate for future presidential transportation. The standard model is already packed with high-end luxury features and cutting-edge electric powertrain technology, making it a fitting symbol of modern American engineering and design.
In our rendering, the Celestiq has undergone significant modifications to meet the requirements of a presidential limo. The sleek lines of the production model have been extended and reinforced, giving it a beefed-up, imposing presence. The tires have also been upgraded to thick-sidewall rubber designed to keep rolling even in the event of an attack.
While the standard Celestiq already tips the scales at over 6,600 pounds, an armor-plated version with an extended body and bulletproof glass would likely weigh significantly more. However, with an upgraded GM Ultium powertrain, there should have no problem delivering the necessary torque to keep this heavy-duty limo moving.
So, what do you think? Could the Cadillac Celestiq be a good direction for the next generation of presidential limousines, or is this just a crazy idea best left to the imagination? Let us know your thoughts, and subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac Celestiq news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
