BMW i7 Protection revealed

[Mani59]

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For those who need a state or armoured car, BMW has revealed the i7 Protection Model.

BMW has revealed armoured versions of its flagship saloon, featuring protective glass, a stronger chassis and bodywork capable of protecting against explosives.

The new BMW 7 Series Protection represents the first time the current generation of 7 Series has received an armoured edition. The electric BMW i7 also gains a Protection model.

Each car gains an armoured steel body, named the BMW Protection Core, strengthening the doors, underbody and roof. The firm said it offers “maximum protection” against explosives, bullets, drone attacks and hand grenades.

In addition, it features protective glass rated VPAM 10 - the highest level of protection for civilian protection vehicles.

The 7 Series Protection is VR9-rated, meaning it can hold off ballistic attacks from weapons travelling up to speeds of 820 metres per second.

It also offers PAS 300 blast resistance, plus a self-sealing fuel tank to prevent loss of fuel.

Other equipment includes a set of specifically developed PAX 20in light-alloy wheels, which are geared with a run-flat ring to allow driving up to speeds of 50mph when the tyres are devoid of air.

As a result of the protective bodywork, performance for the two cars is reduced.

The i7 Protection gets 536bhp and 549lb ft of torque from two electric motors. In the standard i7, that would mean a 0-62mph sprint of 4.7sec, but this doubles in the i7 Protection to 9.0sec. Top speed is limited to 99mph.

The 7 Series Protection, meanwhile, is equipped with a 4.4-litre V8 mild-hybrid petrol engine with 522bhp and 553lb ft. Its 0-62mph sprint drops from 6.6sec to 4.2sec. Top speed is limited to 130mph.

Based on the design of each model’s M Sport variant, both are discreetly styled on the outside, with a solid black exterior paint. However, blue police lights are fitted to the roof and the inside of the rear windscreen.

BMW’s history with armoured vehicles extends back more than 40 years, starting with the BMW 7 Series Security Vehicle in 1978.

Two further generations of the 7 Series would serve as protection vehicles until the introduction of the BMW X5 Security in 2004. Both the 7 Series and X5 have since continually featured in the firm’s armoured model line-up.

The new 7 Series Protection and i7 Protection are set to be built at the firm’s Dingolfing plant in Germany.

Both will be on public display for the first time at the Munich motor show next month before first deliveries begin in December.

Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...ar-heads-state

[SoCali E36]

Self sealing fuel tank on an electric car?

If I was some sort of heavy hitter or an executive that needed this type of vehicle the last thing I would buy is an electric car. What Third World vegan warlord are they trying to market to?

[c18]

Surprised a bullbar doesn’t come out of those gigantic grilles, Wasted opportunity

[hufington]

Let's hope that the electric motors don't let you stranded in your armored car like it recently happened with the brand new 7 series vehicles of the Swiss parliament.

[raduu]

They should make a wall ram out of those grilles

[SlickShift]

It must weigh a(n extra) ton if the 0-60mph for the i7 is doubled. I wonder what the range is cut down to as well. Seems like an odd decision to offer it in the EV 7er since range, top speed and acceleration are all greatly affected. At least much more so than the ICE 7er.

Also, no gun ports? What if you want to play some offense? lol

[rollingtaser]

oh, and it has a fridge!!!!

too bad they are so expensive and maintenance is also expensive... i would have bought it just for fun

[Btyler227]

Originally Posted by SoCali E36

Self sealing fuel tank on an electric car?

If I was some sort of heavy hitter or an executive that needed this type of vehicle the last thing I would buy is an electric car. What Third World vegan warlord are they trying to market to?

There is also a Gas Mild-Hybrid version.

[DroMike]

I could be interested. I mean I DO live just south of Oakland (Calif.).....

But seriously, it seems a bit pretentious of BMW. Still, I DO expect they'll sell at least, um, seven or eight worldwide. ;-)

[rollingtaser]

Originally Posted by SoCali E36

What Third World vegan warlord are they trying to market to?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DroMike

“I could be interested. I mean I DO live just south of Oakland”

I’d move stat… 💨

[Luminor513]

Originally Posted by SoCali E36

Self sealing fuel tank on an electric car?

If I was some sort of heavy hitter or an executive that needed this type of vehicle the last thing I would buy is an electric car. What Third World vegan warlord are they trying to market to?

Vegan Warlord lol. Best line in the entire thread.

My only obvious issue with an EV as an armored car is the battery pack is underneath the vehicle and closest to the ground. Seems like it would be difficult/challenging engineering feat to protect the entire battery from any kind of explosives.

[GOLFFRR]

I need this for when I visit Some of the bigger cities these days

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by Luminor513

Vegan Warlord lol. Best line in the entire thread.

My only obvious issue with an EV as an armored car is the battery pack is underneath the vehicle and closest to the ground. Seems like it would be difficult/challenging engineering feat to protect the entire battery from any kind of explosives.

My thoughts exactly. Even if the battery itself is protected with the casing, the concussion of the explosion would still rattle the battery cells themselves. To each their own but if I’m paying that kind of money for a vehicle I’m not taking any chance of immobilization. The day that the US government starts using electric vehicles in their military is the day I’ll be open to the idea.

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by Btyler227

There is also a Gas Mild-Hybrid version.

But the post is specifically about the i7

[silversuv]

Hahaha.. all I can think is I want this just to cause a ruckus in the drop off line at school.

[10"]

well—nobody gonna stop them from getting a Starbucks venti caramel latte!

[NYG1121]

Is this to protect the owners from all the backlash they will get for driving the ugliest car ever made?

[hotrod182]

Originally Posted by SoCali E36

Self sealing fuel tank on an electric car?

If I was some sort of heavy hitter or an executive that needed this type of vehicle the last thing I would buy is an electric car. What Third World vegan warlord are they trying to market to?

That's the 7 series protection, not the i7 series protection model.
Article was actually about the 7 series and also the i7 model.


"The new BMW 7 Series Protection represents the first time the current generation of 7 Series has received an armoured edition. The electric BMW i7 also gains a Protection model"

[Equilibrandt]

Intriguing that it's an EV state car.

One though I have is that though the cabin space in a standard state car is armored along with the fuel tank, the engine itself traditionally isn't as heavily-reinforced. That means that under siege, hose and reservoir punctures (via bullets or shrapnel) could kill the engine.

Not sure if an EV powerplant and a battery tray (hopefully reinforced) would be better or worse under gunfire and explosives.

Maybe we're on the edge of the cinema-style "CEO Kidnapped Out of Executive BMW i7 EV after Immobilized by EMP Device" future

[SoCali E36]

Originally Posted by hotrod182

That's the 7 series protection, not the i7 series protection model.
Article was actually about the 7 series and also the i7 model.


"The new BMW 7 Series Protection represents the first time the current generation of 7 Series has received an armoured edition. The electric BMW i7 also gains a Protection model"

Understood. Makes sense now.

[psuibmw]

I need one of these, I drive thru the SE Ancostia area of Washington DC everyday