Meeting all challenges: The new BMW X5 Security.

Munich. BMW presents the ideal combination of state-of-the-art security
standards with the adaptability of a sporting four-wheel drive vehicle.
The new BMW X5 Security guarantees effective and tailor-made protection
from criminal attacks and other hazards. Based on the successful Sports
Activity Vehicle (SAV) BMW X5, the new BMW X5 Security has room for up
to five passengers and provides a superior drive train and chassis
technology, which allows drivers to master even challenging situations
and terrain with confidence. Due to this combination, the new BMW X5
Security is unique in the security vehicle segment. It meets all
challenges of day-to-day traffic as well as to situations that require
special protection and flexible reactions. Accelerating from naught to
100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, The new BMW X5 Security has a strong 261 kW/355
hp V8 engine. The large, 4.8 liter eight-cylinder powerplant mobilizes
a maximum torque of 475 Nm at 3,400 rpm. Accelerating from naught to
100 km/h in only 7.5 seconds, the BMW X5 Security's top speed is
limited electronically to 210 km/h. In addition to the engine
performance the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system ensures
dynamic and superior thrust at all times. The constantly, electronically
controlled all-wheel drive is networked via DSC Dynamic Stability
Control to variably distribute the drive power between front and rear
wheels. This way, xDrive promotes dynamic driving and on-road stability
as well as off-road traction. The new BMW X5 Security is the only
vehicle of its segment to meet the requirements of the VR4 ballistic
protection level. Its security options, which include armored passenger
and baggage compartments as well as safety glazing, have been specially
developed for this model and tested as part of the product development
process. The integration of protective components has been taken into
consideration during the development of the BMW X5 model and establishes
ideal prerequisites for equipping the BMW X5 Security with highly
effective security technology ex works. The BMW Security concept: More
than thirty years' experience. Only few international car manufacturers
have their own security vehicle engineering tradition. For more than
thirty years, BMW has been one of them, offering customers a profound
experience that guarantees reliable and expert vehicle and passenger
safety solutions. All active and passive safety aspects have been taken
into account and effectively combined to create a holistic synthesis.
The safety concept F.I.R.S.T. (Fully Integrated Road Safety
Technology), which is applied to all BMW vehicles, is the cornerstone of
this approach. Based on this, the safety level of the protective
measures of BMW Security vehicles can be optimized to suit individual
customer requirements. The professional protection concept of the new
BMW X5 Security focuses on threats posed by criminal actions such as
robbery, kidnapping or carjacking. These crimes are predominantly
random acts. Most attackers do not target the passengers, but either
their valuable possessions or the vehicle itself. BMW X5 Security
provides extensive protection from such attacks. Official certificate
after particularly extensive tests. The vehicle's armored passenger
compartment is an essential part of the protection concept. It is
bulletproof and safely withstands attacks with handguns up to caliber
.44 Magnums, including caliber .357 Magnums or 9 mm Lugers.
Accordingly, the BMW X5 Security complies with the requirements of the
VR4 ballistic protection level. Testing and certification of the vehicle
to internationally recognized European standards DIN EN 1063 and DIN EN
1522/23-1 was carried out by the Beschussamt Mellrichtstadt, an
official German ballistics authority. BMW deliberately requested
ballistic tests that exceeded conventional requirements. In addition to
the stipulated firing angles of 90° and 45°, the tests included
real-life scenarios including different long-range firing situations.
The vehicle was certified accordingly. Superior protection is afforded
by special features such as components and panels which are made from
special high-performance fiber-reinforced material. This material is
used in the side panels, the roof, the front footwell and the rear.
Some parts are also reinforced by bullet-proof steel for enhanced
protection. Circumferential safety glazing with a 22 mm thickness
withstands attacks with impact weapons and is also bullet resistant to
VR4 ballistic protection level. The windows are reinforced with an
additional polycarbonate layer that offers passengers protection from
shattered glass. The BMW X5 Security also provides complete protection
behind the rear seating area. Therefore, the trunk can be used as a
safe storage area. The two-part trunk lid is fully armored. The maximum
vehicle payload exceeds the 500 kilogram mark. The BMW X5 Security is
equipped with an intercom system and an assault alarm, which allows
communication with people outside of the car without opening doors or
windows. If the assault alarm is triggered, all doors and windows are
locked automatically and acoustic as well as optical alarm signals are
activated. The alarm control elements are situated near the cup holders
on the center console and are subtly concealed below a flexible cover.
With the help of high-performance camera systems the driver can easily
monitor the area in front and behind the vehicle. A rear-view camera
transmits an image to the iDrive control display situated in the
instrument panel to allow the driver to assess the vehicle's distance
to obstacles without the need to look behind. Side view system cameras
integrated into the bumpers provide a detailed view of the area in
front of the vehicle. They also transmit an image to the control
display. This system helps detect crossing traffic when exiting
multi-story car parks or narrow driveways. On the safe side: Maximum
protection off the production line. In contrast to retrofitted security
features, all components used for security vehicles that are
manufactured by BMW are perfectly adapted to suit the model they are
deployed in. The armored passenger compartment for example provides
seamless protection of the entire interior. This way, critical areas
such as door joints or transitional sections of the pillars safely
withstand bullets or fragments and prevent them from penetrating into
the passenger compartment. The BMW X5 Security chassis is perfectly
adapted to handle the extra weight. In order to achieve this, special
measures were taken. Among others, specific chassis components such as
suspension and dampers were integrated and the chassis management
software was adapted to suit the specific requirements of security
vehicles. Moreover, the BMW X5 Security is equipped with BMW Safety
Tires. Even during complete loss of tire pressure- as a result of a
shooting or after driving over sharp objects, for example - the tires
still function. A fully loaded vehicle can thus continue safely for up
to 50 km at speeds of up to 80 km/h. Another benefit of the ex-works
protection concept is the fact that all security measures are
integrated without having any impact on the vehicle design. Even to the
expert's eye, security vehicles manufactured by BMW are virtually
indistinguishable from corresponding production models. This meets
customers' wishes for discretion and provides extra safety for
passengers. Driving dynamics and comfort at the level of production
models. In addition to the outstanding security levels provided by the
BMW X5 Security, the vehicle offers a multitude of impressive
advantages such as maximum comfort, superior handling and an extremely
sporting driving performance. Equipped with the intelligent all-wheel
xDrive, the five-seater vehicle is not dependent on roads and expertly
masters difficult off-road territory just as confidently. The
high-quality drive train technology and chassis management, which
includes all elements of the BMW X5 production model, provides perfect
conditions for safely mastering even extreme driving maneuvers and
confidently evading any hazardous situations whenever required. The
all-wheel drive and DSC Dynamic Stability Control are all networked via
the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM), which allows an extremely
precise drive power distribution to suit the driving situation at hand.
Taking into account the data transmitted by the DSC sensors, the xDrive
quickly shifts drive power to the axle with better grip. When
dynamically navigating bends, the interaction between the xDrive and the
DSC counteract the vehicles' tendency to oversteer or understeer in
bends. Due to the situation-oriented, variable force distribution
between the front and the rear wheels, DSC intervenes by applying the
brakes separately on each wheel only if this is required by extreme
situations. The DSC version that was developed for the BMW X5 also
includes a so called anti-fading support by setting off any decrease in
brake power at extremely high temperatures by increasing brake forces
accordingly. Moderate build-up of brake forces, in turn, also enhances
brake standby in situations which may require spontaneous deceleration.
Regular dry braking optimizes the performance of the brakes in the wet,
while the start-off assistant facilitates the process of setting off on
an uphill gradient. The DSC system's range of functions include the
special DTC Dynamic Traction Control mode. This mode is activated by a
press of a button and raises the thresholds for intervention in the
engine and brakes, allowing the vehicle to set off smoothly on loose
snow or sand. Last, but certainly not least, DTC promotes an even more
sporting style of motoring and navigating bends. In order to aid
motorists navigating difficult terrain , the vehicle is equipped with
Hill-Descent-Control (HDC). Networked via the DSC, the system allows a
controlled descent of hills by means of automatically controlled braking
interventions. Even steep off-road sections can be mastered safely and
at constant speed. Standard features of the BMW X5 Security: Adaptive
Drive and Active Steering. Boosting an even higher level of confidence
in mastering challenging driving situations, the new BMW X5 Security
provides Adaptive Drive as a standard option. The combination of active
anti-roll stabilization and variable damper adjustment allows precise
control of body roll and damping exactly as required at all times.
Using sensors, Adaptive Drive permanently monitors and gathers data on
the road speed of the vehicle, its steering angle, forward and lateral
acceleration, body and wheel acceleration, as well as height levels.
Using this information, the system controls both the swivel motors on
the anti-roll bars and the electromagnetic damper valves. The FlexRay
high-speed data transmission system is being used for the first time
for fast and reliable coordination of all Adaptive Drive functions. BMW
is the first manufacturer in the world to use FlexRay technology in
production vehicles. The new BMW X5 Security is available with Active
Steering as a standard option. This system offers exactly the right
steering ratio at all speeds and steering angle. Up to a speed of
approximately 90 km/h steering behavior is predominantly direct.
Moreover, parking is facilitated by the fact that is takes only two
turns to proceed from lock to lock. At higher speeds, Active Steering
transmission is more indirect, enhancing the directional stability of
the vehicle and, accordingly, its driving comfort. Active Steering is
combined with Servotronic for better steering comfort through reduced
steering forces dependent on the driving speed. As part of DSC Dynamic
Stability Control, Active Steering is also networked via the ICM and
actively stabilizes the vehicle when oversteering in a bend or during
particularly demanding braking maneuvers. When applying the brakes on
surfaces with a varying frictional coefficient (split-friction
braking), for example, Active Steering generates a precise but discreet
counter-steering effect to prevent the vehicle from swerving out of
control. This way, even challenging driving situations can be mastered
with maximum dynamics and utmost confidence. Active and passive safety:
BMW X5 is the ideal foundation. Not only in terms of drive chain and
chassis technology, but also in the areas of active and passive safety,
the new BMW X5 Security benefits from substantial progress in
development that was achieved up until the launch of the new version of
the SAV production model. The torsional body stiffness, the arrangement
of deformation zones, the crash safety of the passenger compartment and
the high degree of safety features including their central control, the
brake and lighting system have been significantly improved on the
previous model. The interior of the BMW X5 is equipped with frontal
and hip/thorax airbags as well as curtain/head airbags at the side as
standard features. These airbags inflate from the A-pillar covers and
from the roof lining to protect passengers in the first and the second
row of seats from injury. The BMW X5 is equipped with three-point
inertia-reel belts on all seats. These restraint systems come with
belt force limiters as well as with a belt latch tensioner for the front
seats. ISOFIX child seat fasteners on the rear seats are featured as
standard. In the event of an impending rollover, rollover sensors
activate the curtain airbags and belt latch tensioners. Networked with
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, these sensors guarantee an early and
situation-related operation of the system. Due to this extensive
package of measures for enhanced passenger safety, the BMW X5 meets the
most stringent crash safety requirements. The BMW SAV was the first
vehicle of its segment to be awarded five stars, the best result in the
Euro-NCAP crash test. The high-performance brake system in the new BMW
X5 is supported by the wide range of DSC functions to ensure excellent
stopping power in every situation. Inner-vented discs on all four
wheels take up braking energy with maximum efficiency. Brake disc
diameter on the BMW X5 Security is 365 millimeters at the front and 345
millimeters at the rear. In conjunction with the Bi-Xenon headlights,
the BMW X5 Security is also available with an optional adaptive
bend-lighting system. The adaptive bend-lighting system adapts the
illumination of the road to the corresponding steering angle. The
headlights follow the progression of the bend, thus improving
visibility of the stretch of road in front of the vehicle. In
conjunction with the adaptive bend-lighting system, the vehicle can be
equipped with an optional turning lights integrated into the fog lamps.
With every turn, the fog lamps' light beam is guided to the side by a
reflector to clearly illuminate the road ahead in the new direction
taken by the turning vehicle. BMW X5 Security: Extraordinary SAV, unique
security vehicle Safety, dynamics, protection - the new BMW X5 Security
provides it all at premium level. It stands for both the extraordinary
characteristics of a sporting BMW four-by-four and for the
manufacturer's outstanding competence in the development and
engineering of security vehicles. The BMW X5 Security imparts a feeling
of confidence to the driver and a feeling of safety and comfort for the
passengers, both of which is combined with a discreet appearance which
helps maintain the passengers' anonymity. Similar to the production
model, the new BMW X5 Security is distinguished by its superior driving
dynamics and impressive traction. Moreover, this model provides the
comprehensive functional range of the successful BMW SAV model
including five seats and the adaptive luggage compartment. The only
vehicle of its segment to be certified to VR4 ballistic protection
level, the BMW X5 Security combines sheer driving pleasure with the
versatility of state-of-the-art safety engineering. This vehicle is
prepared for mastering or preventing hazardous situations in more ways
than one. The BMW X5 Security is both, an extraordinary SAV that is
tailored to customers with a special focus on protection, and a unique
security vehicle for a wide variety of applications and a high degree
of day-to-day functionality. BMW security vehicles: Development and
engineering to standards of excellence. All security vehicles are wholly
manufactured by BMW to strict BMW quality assurance specifications for
development and production. As with the production vehicle, the BMW X5
Security is manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina/USA. The
protection components are integrated to BMW process specifications at
the manufacturer's plant in Toluca (Mexico). At the same time, BMW
provides its customers with extensive support all over the world,
ranging from discreet consultancy to comprehensive service and part
supply. All security vehicles are designed to allow maintenance and
repair in regular BMW branches. The service range includes a corporate
pool of security and maximum security vehicles. In addition to its
customer service, BMW offers special Security Driver Training sessions.
BMW has been conducting these training sessions for more than twenty
years. Drivers have a choice of different levels of intensity depending
on the prior knowledge of the participants. They are carried out in
different locations all over the world and are conducted by highly
skilled experts. The training provides an extensive insight into the
theory as well as practical vehicle handling.