BMW sets the standard with an armored car for those who need the ultimate level of security. The BMW 7 Series High Security can be based on the 2010 BMW 760Li or 750Li models. Either version of the BMW 7 Series High Security meets the new ballistic protection level VR7. They are certified to BRV 2009. All in all, their armored cars are highly rated.
BMW says the ‘non-transparent surfaces’ of the BMW 7 Series High Security also meet the ballistic protection level VR9. BMW also says that the armored BMW 7 Series High Security was developed along with the standard model so the safety components have been integrated right into the production process.
Powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine developing 544 hp and 750 Nm of torque, the BMW 760Li High Security has a 0-to-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.2 seconds. Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 407 hp and 600 Nm of torque, The BMW 750Li High Security has a 0-to-100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds.
The BMW 7 Series High Security has been fitted with reinforced suspension, dampers and suspension strut top mountings and a modified chassis, to accommodate the extra weight.
In the following portion of their press release, BMW states: A new definition of maximum security: The new BMW 7 Series High Security. Munich. With the launch of a new generation of high-security sedans based on the BMW 7 Series, the leading supplier of premium vehicles meets the most stringent safety requirements for persons at risk while traveling in their vehicles. In addition to the BMW, there are numerous other quality Armored Cars and in particular armored luxury vehicles such as an armored Mercedes, Lexus, Toyota, Suburban and various Sedans, Trucks and related bulletproof cars.
Both, the BMW 760Li High Security and the BMW 750Li High Security are the first models in the world to be certified to BRV 2009 and both vehicles meet the requirements of the new ballistic protection level VR7. Due to their highly effective protective armor, the non-transparent body areas of the BMW 760Li High Security and the BMW 750Li High Security meet the requirements of the ballistic protection level VR9. Hence, both the BMW 760Li High Security and the BMW 750Li High Security provide optimum safety in the individual mobility segment in combination with unparalleled comfort of travel, superior drive technology and an abundance of innovative equipment features to guarantee confident motoring at all times.
The two BMW high security sedans set new standards in the protection of persons at risk while traveling in their vehicle. The unique security concept is based on findings, which BMW gained as a result of its determined development work, and on more than thirty years of experience in security vehicle engineering.