BMW 7 Series Protection First Look: This Luxury Car Is Bomb Proof - In Pics

Armoured luxury cars are very important since they are made to carry the most important people in the world along with being bulletproof and bomb proof. Now, the new 7 Series in its 'Protection' guise has landed in India and we took a close look at it. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

This new armoured sedan is based on the new generation 7 Series and importantly the Protection version was developed from the ground up rather than being converted to this level later. Hence, it is actually armoured inside out with its structure made from armoured steel. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

This is then combined with features such as additional armouring for the underbody and roof and armoured glass. It also offers class VR9 protection to ballistic resistance while the glass for the model even protects against fire from calibre 7.62x5Li R ammunition. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Overall, this sedan offers protection from all areas which when due to a drone attack or a hand grenade attack will protect its passengers. Other nifty features include a self-sealing fuel tank which would protect the fuel tank in case it is hit by a bullet. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The interiors offer nearly the same levels of space thanks to the armouring process right from the development while features include automatic closing and opening for the doors, a cool box and a standard-fitted Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The engine on offer here is a 4.4-litre eight-cylinder engine which uses 48V mild hybrid technology and which also has active steering which reduces the turning circle. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Wheels and tyres are also important and here, the 20-inch wheels have special PAX tyres which have a run flat ring positioned on the wheel rim which means that the car can keep driving at up to 80 km/h even with loss of pressure. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)