LCI BMW X5 VR6 Protection: protective armor for the power SUV!

Thomas Wachsmuth August 29, 2023 -> Cars from AZ, BMW, News vehicles

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While for most owners of one armored BMW X5 While appearances may not come first, the primary focus is unmistakably protecting occupants in moments of risk. In the event of a threat, the vehicle should be able to protect passengers from weapon attacks and ensure a safe retreat. And that's exactly what the new one can do X5 VR6 Protection now also as LCI model! And if you are looking for even more comprehensive protection, you should take a look at the new one 7 Series & i7 Protection (G73) throw, which even meets the standards of the resistance class VR9 corresponds and up to class VR10 can be expanded. But back to the X5. Best of all, it basically remains a completely normal X5, with all the advantages and disadvantages.

LCI BMW X5 VR6 Protection

The X5 VR6 Protection as a facelift with the more modern design and the more efficient engines is still visually unobtrusive. To the untrained eye, the armored X5 is meant to look just like the regular one X5 M60i (G05 LCI). In contrast to the standard X5, there is no alternative when it comes to the motorization of the VR6 Protection. Due to the extra weight, the armored X5 is always equipped with a V8 biturbo .

The S68 of the M60i performs 530 PS and is run by a special Underbody protection and a specially secured, leak-resistant tank flanked. While performance is somewhat impacted by the extra weight, accelerating from 0 on 100 in 5,9 seconds but is still decent. Also the maximum speed of 210 instead of 250 km/h easily enough. The main purpose of the armor is focused on the interior, designed for up to four persons is designed. The interior is supplemented by additional steel elements reinforced and features bulletproof glass. At an additional cost, an additional Underbody and roof protection - eg against drone attacks - can be ordered.

According to the Protection standard VR6 the X5 can protect against shots from weapons up to caliber 7,62 × 39 millimeters protect what the threat like by a AK-47 minimized. And on the inside, as far as we know, under the cover of the selector lever, there is an additional control panel over which the various special functions can be controlled. These include one Intercom, specific LED front flashers in the kidneys as well rear flasher and even one beep facility. For understandable reasons, however, details on other special features of the security vehicles remain confidential on the part of BMW.