BMW's New Concept Car Looks Like Regular Sedan but Is Designed to Stop Bullets
BMW says the production-ready study can stop armor-piercing 7.62 rounds and adds thicker glass, ballistic steel and luxury features.
- BMW unveiled the BMW Concept 7, a luxury armored sedan designed to protect occupants against selected handgun threats while retaining the appearance of the standard Series.
- The concept 'provides insight into the protection expansion of the BMW Protection portfolio for additional user profiles,' according to the automaker, with initial focus on Selected European markets.
- Based on the BMW M760e, the concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 612 hp and 800 Nm of torque, boasting ballistic protection against 9×19 mm and.44 Magnum rounds.
- Occupants gain security via an intercom system and armored windows, while the interior showcases BMW Individual upholstery with a foldable table and coolbox for enhanced passenger comfort.
- The rear-console option will become available for the regular Series in the second half of next year, while BMW notes the concept previews potential portfolio expansion for new customer groups.
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BMW reveal Concept 7 protection; luxury saloon concept gets plug-in hybrid
New Delhi: BMW has revealed the Concept 7 Protection, a specially developed armoured version of the 7 Series luxury saloon. The concept is aimed at individuals, businesses and organisations seeking additional protection while retaining the comfort, technology and driving experience associated with BMW’s flagship saloon. Unlike heavily armoured vehicles that are easily identifiable, the Concept 7 Protection has been designed to look almost identi…
Presented on the basis of the 612 HP hybrid M760e, the new Bavarian car guarantees protection against short arms without sacrificing elegance and discretion.
The new BMW Concept 7 Protection is bulletproof. The conceptual vehicle is protected against conventional handgun ammunition, with special glass and ballistic steel elements on doors and bodywork.
The BMW 7 Series is a well-known limousine, but the Bavarian firm has just unveiled an armored version of its luxury sedan.
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