en.Wedoany.com Reported - For over 40 years, German BMW has insisted on manufacturing its own armored vehicles rather than relying entirely on third-party modifications. Last month, the company invited 67 customers from eight European countries to experience the armored 7 Series and X5 Protection firsthand at its research and development center in Sokolov.























To verify the performance of the armored versions after the added weight, these Protection models underwent driving tests alongside the regular 740d, 750e, X5 40d, X5 50e, and X5 M. Participants drove the armored versions through cornering emergency braking and off-road evaluations, with instructors from Germany and the Czech Republic providing guidance. BMW launched the current generation 7 Series and X5 Protection in 2023. The X5 offers VR6 ballistic protection, while the 7 Series achieves VR9 protection level, capable of withstanding sustained gunfire and explosions. The 7 Series is powered by a mild-hybrid 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing a maximum of 523 horsepower and a peak torque of 553 lb-ft (750 Nm), in addition to the electric i7 version based on the M70 xDrive.












































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