BMW 7-Series Security Spotted for First Time

New BMW 7-Series Security Sy Photo

By Thami Masemola
November 28, 2008 12:14 AM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Special Editions, Spy Photos

BMW is once again putting its weight behind, over, under and every other way, on protecting its customers. Proof lies in these great spy pictures of a very heavy 7 Series. Made heavy by its bullet proof windows, and wide fail-safe tyres among other additions, the 7 is a Security unit obviously made for the safety of occupants sitting inside. Not a security feature itself, the flagpole on the front fender indicates the potential buyers of this vehicle, namely prominent politicians.

Engines supplied with the new 7 Series should be able to handle the extra kilos supplied by the protection elements. Especially regarded is the 407hp (300kW) 4.4-litre V8 twin turbo in the 750i/iL models, as well as the 730D delivering 540Nm of torque and a top speed of 246km/h.

The 7 Series Security will join the other Security-badged BMWs such as the 5 Series and X5.

 

Comments

Bremen_Koenigsegg
November 28, 2008 3:14 AM
Vehicles like these don't often wind up on the used car market, do they? I'd love to have a bulletproof sedan! That'd be pretty different.

American-Rules
November 29, 2008 6:54 AM
Why? Because they are ugly. Smart people don't buy them. If they do, they rather crash them, then resell the bloody thing. Bulletproof?? Hahaha.... That's a laugh.

BabyMilo
November 28, 2008 7:33 AM
how can you see that it is a bulletproof 7 series?

phobos
November 28, 2008 8:11 AM
great question babymilo..how can you see it's a bullet proof?

afterace2
November 28, 2008 11:10 AM
I think this is because of the windows, they look strange, as they would have been reinforced.

jpm
November 28, 2008 6:23 PM
The windows as stated but also that alloy design is unique to the security models. Fortunately or unfortunately depending on your motives, the security BMW models never end up in the public domain as used cars, the purchaser whether it be state or private will have been very carefully vetted and must sign a contract stating the car can only be sold back to BMW AG or it's representative in that country ensuring they do not get into the hands of people with ill intent! I've driven the previous Security 7, feels very weird, the doors are just unbelievably heavy.

wjaprep
November 28, 2008 9:48 PM
Someone needs to tell these auto makers that when they do changes to their cars if they wouldnt cover up the emblems no one would notice.

miller
December 30, 2008 10:01 PM
Obamma your new car xD

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