The latest BMW security vehicle, the X5 4.4i Security, will make its UK trade show début at the Intersec Security Exhibition & Conference (ISE) from 8 to 10 June. Offering protection from firearms attack, robbery, kidnap and car jacking, BMW Security Cars have become the vehicles of choice for visiting heads of state, high profile business people and celebrities throughout the world.
Indistinguishable by sight from its standard road car counterpart, the X5 Security incorporates comprehensive security modifications. Conforming to the independent weapons standard B4, the reinforced glass on the X5 Security can stop a round fired from a .44 Magnum. The glazing is approximately 20 mm thick and coated in polycarbonate, providing splinter protection for the passenger cell. The door shuts, cable ducts and door joins in the B pillar are reinforced to ensure no munitions can penetrate, and the entire reinforced passenger cell is supplemented by sections of ballistic resistant steel. Run-flat tyres allow safe travel of up to 48 km at speeds of 80 kph, even when punctured or deflated. The X5 Security also features an intercom allowing occupants to communicate with those outside the vehicle without opening a door or window, as well as an assault alarm that can be activated in the event of a hostile reception.
For more information on BMW Security Cars, visit www.bmw-ids.com
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