When a automotive weighs greater than 4.4 tons and stretches almost 5.4 meters, you want house to discover its limits. That’s precisely what BMW supplied a small group of shoppers 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 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 straight into the construction, with the roof, underbody, and glass forming a steady protecting shell. This design not solely improves rigidity but additionally retains inside house near that of an ordinary 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 absolutely 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 may be specified to the upper VPAM 10 degree, able to withstanding high-powered rifle fireplace corresponding to 7.62 x 54 mm R rounds.
Weight Versus Agility
The FMDC checks made clear how the G73 behaves beneath strain. In slalom runs, the physique roll was vital—unsurprising for a automobile of this mass tuned for consolation slightly than stiffness—however steering remained predictable and responsive. Emergency braking drills confirmed how the entrance finish dives beneath arduous deceleration, but the automotive stayed steady and controllable. Rear-wheel steering, a part of the Integral Energetic 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) permit 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 fireplace threat after an assault. The automotive can be engineered to resist sure explosives, together with drone-dropped units and hand grenades.
Inside and Tools
From the surface, the Safety fashions are almost indistinguishable from an ordinary 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 provides driver coaching for homeowners’ safety employees. This contains classroom planning and hands-on workout routines in evasive maneuvers, making certain 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 bother rapidly. 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]
