MUNICH: The new BMW Concept 7 Protection is designed for those who want adequate protection for their risk profile without compromising on discretion, comfort and BMW’s signature driving dynamics.
The BMW Concept 7 Protection offers protection from defined attack scenarios with handguns.
As a high-security vehicle, the BMW 7 Series Protection offers significantly higher levels of protection in line with protection level VR9, with VPAM 10 available as an option.
The initial focus is on selected European markets.
The concept vehicle is based on technology from the BMW M760e xDrive.
Its plug-in hybrid system combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission and the intelligent all-wheel drive BMW xDrive.
The BMW M760e xDrive’s drive system generates a combined output of 450kW/612hp and torque of 800Nm.
The combustion engine achieves 313kW/426hp, while the electric motor reaches 145kW/197hp.
In the interior, clear, minimalist design language meets carefully selected materials and precision craftmanship.
Smoke White BMW Individual Merino Leather, interior trims in Alcantara, and the BMW M Anthracite Alcantara headlining lend the presented vehicle an exclusive and inviting ambience.
In particular, the rear of the BMW Concept 7 Protection highlights its qualities as a private retreat.
This is where BMW is showcasing the BMW Individual rear console with foldable table and cool box for the very first time.
Chassis, brakes, drive, and driver assistance systems as part of the complete vehicle are calibrated for the additional protection features.
The protection features include transparent and selected opaque sections of the passenger compartment.
The bulletproof glass is substantially thicker than that of the comparable series vehicle. In the doors, precisely integrated protective elements of various types of ballistic steel and fiber-reinforced composites enhance the protection.
They incorporate the overlaps between the doors, glazing, and bodywork into the overall protection concept.
The rear triangular windows feature additional armor protection and are discreetly concealed on the interior side.
In the roof area, an additional layer of protection composed of steel and fibre-reinforced composites lies beneath the standard panoramic glass sunroof.
This layer seals off the upper section of the passenger compartment, while the glass sunroof maintains the exterior appearance of the production vehicle.
For this reason, the sunblind for the panoramic glass sunroof remains permanently closed.
The bulkhead and rear wall are also fully integrated into the ballistic protection concept.
The BMW Concept 7 Protection complies with the new BayB standard.
It is designed to provide protection against selected, particularly common handgun ammunition, such as 9×19 mm and .44 Magnum.
The protection concept is designed to address everyday, situational, or highly unpredictable risks.
These include violent attacks, attacks during road travel, or hazardous situations while travelling and in regions with uncertain security situations.
Needing blast protection requires an extended scope of protection, which is delivered by vehicles offering a higher protection level.
An intercom system enables communication with persons outside the vehicle while doors and windows remain closed.
The system uses exterior and interior microphones and loudspeakers.
This is supplemented by an attack alarm system, which triggers visual and audible alerts.
The front and rear side windows can still be operated electronically, but they cannot be fully opened.
