SUV-averse diplomats ride easy, the BMW 5-Series Security is here
by Damon Lavrinc (RSS feed) on Sep 15th, 2008 at 7:28PM
For high-value targets that aren't willing to be seen in the X5 Security, BMW has decided to fortify its 5-series to Security spec in both 530i and 550i trim.The 5er gets many of the same technologies originally found in its SUV counterpart and meets VR4 ballistic protection standards, staving off .44-caliber bullets at firing angles of 45- to 90-degrees.In order to meet VR4 levels of protection, 22 mm-thick glass is fitted all around, along with Aramid fiber mats (think bulletproof protection for your feet), an explosion-resistant reinforced underbelly, intercom and camera system.Power is... Read More
