When a automotive weighs greater than 4.4 tons and stretches almost 5.4 meters, you want area to discover its limits. That’s precisely what BMW provided a small group of consumers at its Future Mobility Improvement Middle (FMDC) in Sokolov, Czech Republic. The power’s mixture of city streets, rural roads, and high-speed sections allowed the armored BMW 7 Sequence Safety (G73) to be pushed in conditions that mirror real-world escape eventualities.
Constructed Across the Safety Core
In contrast to 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” method. Armored metal is built-in instantly 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 area near that of a regular 7 Sequence.
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 might be specified to the upper VPAM 10 stage, able to withstanding high-powered rifle hearth resembling 7.62 x 54 mm R rounds.
Weight Versus Agility
The FMDC checks made clear how the G73 behaves below strain. In slalom runs, the physique roll was vital—unsurprising for a car of this mass tuned for consolation relatively than stiffness—however steering remained predictable and responsive. Emergency braking drills confirmed how the entrance finish dives below exhausting deceleration, but the automotive stayed steady and controllable. Rear-wheel steering, a part of the Integral Lively Steering system, helps cut 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) permit the G73 to maintain transferring at as much as 80 km/h even with no air within the tires. A self-sealing gas tank reduces hearth threat after an assault. The automotive can also be engineered to face up to sure explosives, together with drone-dropped units and hand grenades.
Inside and Gear
From the skin, the Safety fashions are almost indistinguishable from a regular 7 Sequence fitted with the M Sport package deal. Inside, consumers can specify the identical consolation options discovered within the common G70—Government Lounge seating, therapeutic massage capabilities, privateness blinds, a cool field, and high-end audio. The BMW Curved Show and a devoted Safety Command Contact System combine safety capabilities into the cabin.
Coaching for the Worst
BMW additionally gives driver coaching for house owners’ safety employees. This contains classroom planning and hands-on workouts in evasive maneuvers, guaranteeing drivers could make full use of the automotive’s capabilities in an actual emergency.
At Sokolov, the periods confirmed that even with heavy armor, the 7 Sequence 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… (Supply: BMW Czech Republic)
