BMW X5 Protection VR6

BMW armoured the X5 in Protection VR6.

The thick aluminium body protects the powertrain and floor from explosive devices such as hand grenades,while the window glasses are replaced with 33mm thick polycarbonate reinforced glass.

The glazing features what BMW calls ‘post-blast protective technology’, which offers protection against secondary attacks in the wake of an explosion. 

Only the driver’s window is electric as standard, although an electric passenger window is an option.
BMW claims that the armoured X5 can protect occupants from a range of firearms including AK-47 and explosive blasts of up to 15kg from a distance of 4 metres.

An optional armoured roof panel can be specified as a means of protecting against drone or aircraft attacks.

Powering the X5 Protection VR6 is the same twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine which produces 530hp and 750Nm.
This car can accelerate from ,0-100kph in just 5.9 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 210kph.