When a automobile weighs greater than 4.4 tons and stretches almost 5.4 meters, you want house to discover its limits. That’s precisely what BMW provided a small group of consumers at its Future Mobility Improvement Heart (FMDC) in Sokolov, Czech Republic. The power’s mixture of city streets, rural roads, and high-speed sections allowed the armored BMW 7 Collection Safety (G73) to be pushed in conditions that mirror real-world escape situations.
Constructed Across the Safety Core
Not like older armored sedans that begin as common manufacturing automobiles and are later bolstered, the G73 is constructed from the bottom up utilizing BMW’s “Safety Core” strategy. Armored metal is built-in immediately into the construction, with the roof, underbody, and glass forming a steady protecting shell. This design not solely improves rigidity but in addition retains inside house near that of a normal 7 Collection.
Drive Choices: V8 or All-Electrical
Two variations can be found. The 760i Safety makes use of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with mild-hybrid tech, producing 530 hp and 750 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and may journey as much as 210 km/h. The i7 Safety is totally electrical, with twin motors producing 544 hp and 745 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and restricted to 160 km/h. Each meet VR9 ballistic requirements and could be specified to the upper VPAM 10 degree, able to withstanding high-powered rifle hearth akin to 7.62 x 54 mm R rounds.
Weight Versus Agility
The FMDC assessments made clear how the G73 behaves underneath stress. In slalom runs, the physique roll was vital—unsurprising for a automobile of this mass tuned for consolation moderately than stiffness—however steering remained predictable and responsive. Emergency braking drills confirmed how the entrance finish dives underneath laborious deceleration, but the automobile stayed steady and controllable. Rear-wheel steering, a part of the Integral Lively Steering system, helps scale back turning radius and aids stability in fast maneuvers.
Tires, Brakes, and Survival Options
Specifically tuned brakes, chassis elements, and Michelin PAX run-flat tires (20-inch alloys) enable the G73 to maintain shifting at as much as 80 km/h even with no air within the tires. A self-sealing gas tank reduces hearth danger after an assault. The automobile can also be engineered to resist sure explosives, together with drone-dropped gadgets and hand grenades.
Inside and Tools
From the surface, the Safety fashions are almost indistinguishable from a normal 7 Collection fitted with the M Sport package deal. Inside, patrons can specify the identical consolation options discovered within the common G70—Government Lounge seating, therapeutic massage features, privateness blinds, a cool field, and high-end audio. The BMW Curved Show and a devoted Safety Command Contact System combine safety features into the cabin.
Coaching for the Worst
BMW additionally presents driver coaching for homeowners’ safety employees. This contains classroom planning and hands-on workout routines in evasive maneuvers, guaranteeing drivers could make full use of the automobile’s capabilities in an actual emergency.
At Sokolov, the classes confirmed that even with heavy armor, the 7 Collection Safety stays composed sufficient to get out of hassle shortly. It’s not constructed to be quick for the sake of it—it’s constructed to be quick when it issues most. Regardless of being as heavy as a tank… [Source: BMW Czech Republic]
