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The armor is strong
While in the world there are such unpleasant phenomena as political and custom -made killings, the threat of terrorist attacks and innumerable mentally unbalanced people, and armored vehicles based on civilian models will also be in demand. Especially such as the new BMW X5 Security. If army armored vehicles should inspire fear of enemies with one species, then civilian armored vehicles have a completely different task. In the traffic flow, they should not be allocated from the total mass of cars. Guaranteeing an unpleasant surprise in the form of an additional protection of the victim in the event of an attack by the attackers. New
The BMW X5 Security, outwardly no different from the Sports Activity Vehicle BMW X5, on the basis of which it was developed, provides effective individual protection against the threat of attack and other dangerous situations. The new BMW X5 Security is the only car in its segment that has a VR4 protection class. Protection elements, including armored salon and luggage compartment, as well as non -income glass, were designed specifically for this model and tested many times. On development stage
The BMW X5 also took into account the integration of all protective components. Thus, already in the production process, ideal conditions were created for equipping the BMW X5 Security model to the effective protection system. The main component of the security concept is an armored salon that counteracts the through the action of bullets and reliably withstanding attacks using hand-made firearms up to Magnum. 44 caliber, including Magnum.357 caliber and 9 mm Luger.
First -class protection is provided, in particular, molded products and panels from a special high -strength fibrous composite. These details are used in the lateral zones, on the roof, in the space of the driver and passenger of the front seat, in the back of the body. The protection system at many points is complemented by ballistic steel. Circle uninflowing glazing with a thickness of about 22 mm withstands attacks using shock weapons, as well as counteracts the vague effect of bullets in accordance with the VR4 protection class. At the same time, glass have a polycarbonate coating to protect the cabin from fragments. 
The BMW X5 Security is equipped with a symptomed negotiation device and a signaling system that attracts attention in the event of an attack on a car. With the help of a negotiation device, passengers can communicate with the outside world without opening the doors and windows. In the case of the alarm system, the window and doors are automatically closed to the lock. At the same time, sound and visual alarms are turned on. The elements of the control of the alarm system are located in the zone of the cup holders in the central console, in a normal situation they remain invisible under a flexible lid. 
The new BMW X5 Security is driven by a 355 liter V8 engine. C, develops the maximum torque of 475 Nm already at the speed of rotation of the engine shaft 3400 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km / h occupies only 7.5 s in the BMW X5 Security, its maximum speed is limited by electronics and is 210 km / h. A noticeable increase in dynamics and traction is also provided by the BMW XDRive intelligent system. Due to the continuous connection of the electronic control of the permanent all -wheel drive with the dynamic control system of the DSC (DynamIS Stable Control), traction force is selectively distributed between the front and rear wheels. Thus, the XDRive system provides both the dynamics of movement and the terminal stability on the solid coating, as well as the excellent clutch on the off -road. 
