Few car manufacturers in the world have their own tradition in the construction of security vehicles. BMW has been more than 30 years now and has a wealth of experience, for reliable and sophisticated solutions in the field of vehicle occupant safety and guarantees. On this basis, develops and manufactures BMW security vehicles to protect high-class vehicles VR4 and the protection class VR6 / 7 Protect your equipment is specifically designed for each model and then integrated into the vehicle that an exceptional level of safety and at the same time both the vehicle and the comfort of the BMW typical level is maintained.

Result of this integrated approach are security and high security vehicles, with their modern technology, the special protection needs of vulnerable individuals and representatives of governmental, industrial executives and celebrities from all over the world meet. To the many demands of these groups can be adequately met, security vehicles of various categories developed. Basis for the protection of high-class vehicles VR6 / 7 is traditionally the long version of the BMW 7 Series. The BMW 7 Series High Security model for several generations, the world’s epitome of a high-sedan state representatives and individuals with special protection needs have become.

This status, in which the high confidence in the concept of BMW vehicles reflects high, is considered by the High Security model of the new BMW 7 series further cemented. In the Class of VR4 BMW currently offers two vehicles on. Superior driving dynamics and a sophisticated security concept of the BMW 5 Series Security, in two engine variants available. As a second vehicle with protection class VR4 BMW now presents the new BMW X5 Security, the versatility and agility of the successful Sports Activity Vehicle with a model specifically developed protective equipment combined. The BMW X5 Security is the only security vehicle in its class, the protected space for up to five people and their luggage offers.

Ideal combination: Optimal protection, typical BMW character
For all BMW Security cars are offered the preparations for the protection equipment already in the product have been taken into account. All aspects of active and passive safety are integral to a meaningful whole connected. It is intended for all BMW vehicles valid safety concept FIRST (Fully Integrated Road Safety Technology) basis. Building permit the protection of BMW Security vehicles to suit the individual needs of our customers optimize the appropriate security levels. In order for a typical BMW driving dynamics to ensure the chassis and braking system are the higher weight and the increased burden xentsprechend adjusted. These are all modifications of the BMW development engineers tested and released.

Security advantage: the development and production by BMW specialists
The high protective effect of the BMW 5 Series Security and the BMW X5 Security results from the integrated security systems, their incorporation into elaborate handmade by highly qualified experts in a special plant in Toluca (Mexico) is made. Unlike subsequent “armor”, which often arise Vulnerabilities and vehicle elements are overloaded weight reasons, the integrated security cover from the factory also from potential vulnerabilities. Examples include body columns, Türfugen and the transitions between metal and glass.

Even the BMW 7 Series High Security, the Bavarian carmaker to protect equipment from suppliers not complying, but performs all steps from development to production in-house, the BMW plant in Dingolfing through. Thus, all improvements specifically focused on the basic concept of the vehicle and the armor is handcrafted masterpiece from BMW specialists in the cavities and integrated assemblies. For additional stiffening of the body structure, special protective materials used at the same time are also present in the BMW 7 Series High Security Suspension and Brakes exactly to the extra weight of the vehicle adapted.

Model-specific certification guarantees the highest protection
All safety and BMW vehicles are subject to high security from development to production of extensive testing, both the attack attempts as well as Fahrerprobungen include. The review and certification of the entire vehicle is done by the state Beschussamt Mellrichstadt in accordance with internationally recognized standards. While the aftermarket companies only for the selected material, armor attack can attempt to attract, serve in the form chosen by BMW to the whole vehicle certification as a specimen. Only then will the full protection of the overall approach realistically demonstrated.

In addition, the guidelines laid down in the bombardment experiments with Auftreffwinkeln of 45 and 90 ° for more Prüfszenarien expanded. To ensure that projectiles or splinters also among others, that deviates from the norm conditions of the passenger compartment away, BMW also allows the bombardment with more Auftreffwinkeln 17 to 90 ° test.

BMW offers its customers worldwide a discreet and confidential advice from qualified professionals and individual support by the international BMW service network. About the Global Logistics Network is a fast parts at the same time care. As a special service offered by BMW world beyond special driver training courses with security vehicles.