BMW 5-Series

[HarleyEarl]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107110

BMW is offering a new option for the 5-series. An armored version called the Security.

[pow]

I wouldn't call it a tank... just a 5-series that can resist a few bullets. If you're evading gunmen and hit a telephone pole in the process, you're still screwed. The only way this car makes sense is if the weight gain is nominal and the car's agility is retained.

[Flybrian]

What this means to you: Could the upper-scale armored vehicle make its way to the States?

D'uh. My name is Edmunds. I don't realize that this...

...exists as well as Town Car Ls, SUVs, etc.

One armoring firm (Armet) is a few miles from me. Maybe I should beef up the 'Rora.

[Nick]

I believe MB also provides "Guard" versions of the E500 and S500 sedans also in the states...or atleast they did...dunno if they still do.

[HarleyEarl]

I suppose the intent of these cars is for the rich, executives, celebrities and gov't officials. I have a feeling another group will be purchasing them as well. The criminals.