BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
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Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#2I ran into an old diplomat BMW 7-series in the junkyard in the 90s and that thing was so cool. It had a gun holster in the rear arm rest, like 2" thick windows, probably weighed like 7,000lb from all the armor and everything.
Which has me thinking, all this is cool, but the EV portion and all that weight just feels like you'll be a heavily armored sitting duck if you can't get away quick enough and the battery runs out. Probably doesn't matter though, even if it has 200-mile range this vehicle will probably be used at most within 20-50 miles of its home base.
Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#3I ran into an old diplomat BMW 7-series in the junkyard in the 90s and that thing was so cool. It had a gun holster in the rear arm rest, like 2" thick windows, probably weighed like 7,000lb from all the armor and everything. Which has me thinking, all this is cool, but the EV portion and all that weight just feels like you'll be a heavily armored sitting duck if you can't get away quick enough and the battery runs o…
Many cars like this have their own private jet to deliver it where it is to be used. You'll see many such cases around any major environmental conference.
Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#4I ran into an old diplomat BMW 7-series in the junkyard in the 90s and that thing was so cool. It had a gun holster in the rear arm rest, like 2" thick windows, probably weighed like 7,000lb from all the armor and everything. Which has me thinking, all this is cool, but the EV portion and all that weight just feels like you'll be a heavily armored sitting duck if you can't get away quick enough and the battery runs o…
Many cars like this have their own private jet to deliver it where it is to be used. You'll see many such cases around any major environmental conference.
I would assume they would instead rent them locally, transporting them sounds excessive unless they're super customized.
Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#5All fun and games until the differential or electrics break down, as is the case with modern bmws. Then you’re stuck in an ultimate coffin.
Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#6I ran into an old diplomat BMW 7-series in the junkyard in the 90s and that thing was so cool. It had a gun holster in the rear arm rest, like 2" thick windows, probably weighed like 7,000lb from all the armor and everything. Which has me thinking, all this is cool, but the EV portion and all that weight just feels like you'll be a heavily armored sitting duck if you can't get away quick enough and the battery runs o…
And if you're the kind of person that travels in one of these, you likely also have a few additional vehicles in front of and behind your vehicle filled with highly-paid professionals ready and willing to carry you the last mile if your vehicle stops reason for any reason, to include mechanical failure.
The whole armored vehicle market is a relatively small one; it's interesting to learn that BMW is direct participant; I previously had no idea. I foresee a lot of wasted time scouring eBay looking for a project my family will resent me for later in my immediate future!
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#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
Many cars like this have their own private jet to deliver it where it is to be used. You'll see many such cases around any major environmental conference.
I would assume they would instead rent them locally, transporting them sounds excessive unless they're super customized.
If you are a head of state / billionaire who thinks they need this level of protection, you're gonna trust the security & reliability of some random rental outfit in each city you visit? Zero chance.
Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
Many cars like this have their own private jet to deliver it where it is to be used. You'll see many such cases around any major environmental conference.
I would assume they would instead rent them locally, transporting them sounds excessive unless they're super customized.
Excess is relative. When you have $$billions, $150K extra to have your custom protection vehicle at the venue is no big deal. And, are they even rentable in all locales, and do you trust those suppliers?
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Re: BMW's Ultimate Driving Machine, for Driving Through Gunfire and Grenades
#10I ran into an old diplomat BMW 7-series in the junkyard in the 90s and that thing was so cool. It had a gun holster in the rear arm rest, like 2" thick windows, probably weighed like 7,000lb from all the armor and everything. Which has me thinking, all this is cool, but the EV portion and all that weight just feels like you'll be a heavily armored sitting duck if you can't get away quick enough and the battery runs o…
Many cars like this have their own private jet to deliver it where it is to be used. You'll see many such cases around any major environmental conference.
I’m sure they offset it with some bullshit carbon credits, don’t worry.