Armoured BMW M5.

Kowalski · April 25th, 2007, 11:58 AM

Saw this on the Germancarzone, and I would like to share with you all.

But here it is the original thread with the photos:
Click here: Armoured BMW M5

Quote:

Originally posted by 7 speed SMG on the M5board.com

Out of the car you have no protection, you have to be very careful and try to stay always alert. The hole idea of armoured cars in Brasil, (the largest fleet of bulletproof cars is here) is to avoid getting into trouble on the streets, especially at stoplights. Here we have a lot of grand theft auto, and many times people get killed in these thefts.. Since I am 19 years old, my dad didn't let me cruise around with my beast and decided to armour it.

Yes the wheels get a light aluminium belt that wont let the tire let loose from the wheel, so you can keep on going in case of a blown tire by a shot. NOTE that the wheel may get destroyed if a long journey is covered, this is just in case of emergency...

19 years old and a a new M5 given as a present by dad...what a lucky bastard!

Svempa · April 25th, 2007, 2:11 PM

When will people realize that getting stuff that expensive from your parents when you're young is not a good thing at all.
They should instead learn that you have to work for the things you want. Not so much the youngster's fault as his dad's in this case.

D-Fence · April 25th, 2007, 2:30 PM

I think it´s sad that people have to do this stuff to stay alive.......did you see the flamethrower link?

http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/...e.thrower.car/

Donington · April 25th, 2007, 2:45 PM

What a waste. Just use an S-Class or a 7-Series

jensked · April 25th, 2007, 2:50 PM

MrLeon · April 25th, 2007, 3:56 PM

That's one ruined M5. images/smilies/sad.gif

FATMOUSE · April 25th, 2007, 4:04 PM

I wish him luck and hope he enjoys the M5. Pity it has to be heavier, but where he lives I guess you can't take any chances...

watisdis · April 25th, 2007, 4:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donington

What a waste. Just use an S-Class or a 7-Series

x2 S-Class already comes armoured in some markets (Latin America) They're known as the 'Guard' editions or something I think...
http://www.mercedes.com.mx/guard/index.html
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.za/PC/Cl...eryprotect.asp

TheCleaner · April 25th, 2007, 4:27 PM

19yrs old with an M5, crazy

Speedtouch · April 25th, 2007, 4:32 PM

Frankly, he deserves to be shot at. Idiot.

FATMOUSE · April 25th, 2007, 4:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtouch

Frankly, he deserves to be shot at. Idiot.

Hm? Why?

Silverstar · April 25th, 2007, 5:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCleaner

19yrs old with an M5, crazy

Indeed.

TomCat · April 25th, 2007, 5:51 PM

I never realized the M5's interior was so cheap and plasticy.

If it's an SMG... small loss.

bobo_1314 · April 25th, 2007, 6:06 PM

But wouldn't the car be slower now, because of the added weight?

Shawn · April 25th, 2007, 6:17 PM

Yeah, it's a lot of added weight. Although that link says it's only about 180kg heavier, which isn't much at all for a properly armoured car.

Kowalski · April 25th, 2007, 6:18 PM

There is a thread, for the same author, where he posted the acceleration numbers after added armor to the car.

With the "M" button activated, Launch Control and the full 507 Bhp, he managed to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.2 seconds.

With the 400 Bhp, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 Km/h was 6 seconds.

Not bad at all for a car, that now weigh 2.1 tons.

Cobol74 · April 25th, 2007, 6:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtouch

Frankly, he deserves to be shot at. Idiot.

It is a British trait to dispise success.
The argument goes something like this, I think
1. "He's rich I bet he does not deserve it"
2. "I hate him for being rich whilst I am not (I'll scratch his car, slap his face, burgle his house, then I'll feel better) and never will be because of the class system in this country - I could be rich if only. ..."
3. "You find out he worked hard and is self made - you hate him even more because you are not".

Recent hate figure for instance was Nick Faldo - he had the temerity to practice a lot to become successful. ...

OK Brits, shoot me down on this one.

Shawn · April 25th, 2007, 6:23 PM

I think Speedtouch was probably referring to the fact that he's 'ruined' an M5... not that he has an M5.

vRS · April 25th, 2007, 6:27 PM

If he wanted a armoured car why didn't he buy an old Volvo? they were tanks without any modifications, would of saved him a fair bit in the process....

BlaRo · April 25th, 2007, 7:04 PM

Oh please. An armored M5 is a waste? It's not like he put a huge wing and stickers and a Veilside kit on it. If anything, an armored M5 is totally badass - armored cars are already incredibly cool, and this one has enough speed to outrun cartel cruisers while still looking brilliant, especially in black with those wheels, and especially when it only gains 185kg, or the equivalent of two fat friends. It's like the Transporter, except not sucky.

He's probably the son of a controversial politician, or a drug dealer, so I doubt he'd be riding around town trying to pick up chicks on a scooter while people are looking to turn his face into pate. Yet if I were him I wouldn't really brag about it on a forum...

April 25th, 2007, 4:27 PM	#9
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April 25th, 2007, 4:32 PM	#10
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:47 AM Location: Kent, England Age: 17 Posts: 4,081 Car: '99 Kangoo 1.4 (Parents) Rep Power: 85	Frankly, he deserves to be shot at. Idiot. __________________ ^My Flickr^

April 25th, 2007, 5:51 PM	#13
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 1:19 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,120 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 65	I never realized the M5's interior was so cheap and plasticy. If it's an SMG... small loss. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

April 25th, 2007, 6:06 PM	#14
bobo_1314 Joined: May 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 994 Rep Power: 21	But wouldn't the car be slower now, because of the added weight? __________________

April 25th, 2007, 7:04 PM	#20
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 1:54 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,127 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 360	Oh please. An armored M5 is a waste? It's not like he put a huge wing and stickers and a Veilside kit on it. If anything, an armored M5 is totally badass - armored cars are already incredibly cool, and this one has enough speed to outrun cartel cruisers while still looking brilliant, especially in black with those wheels, and especially when it only gains 185kg, or the equivalent of two fat friends. It's like the Transporter, except not sucky. He's probably the son of a controversial politician, or a drug dealer, so I doubt he'd be riding around town trying to pick up chicks on a scooter while people are looking to turn his face into pate. Yet if I were him I wouldn't really brag about it on a forum... __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

April 25th, 2007, 2:11 PM	#2
Svempa Joined: Jun 5th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sweden Posts: 454 Car: Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Rep Power: 20	When will people realize that getting stuff that expensive from your parents when you're young is not a good thing at all. They should instead learn that you have to work for the things you want. Not so much the youngster's fault as his dad's in this case.

April 25th, 2007, 2:30 PM	#3
D-Fence Ibiza-Proll Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: #gear in IRC Posts: 3,310 Car: Spanish Polo with LPG engine. Rep Power: 185	I think it´s sad that people have to do this stuff to stay alive.......did you see the flamethrower link? http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/...e.thrower.car/

April 25th, 2007, 2:45 PM	#4
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 1:15 AM Location: Now in Plymouth, Englandshire Age: 20 Posts: 4,218 Rep Power: 167	What a waste. Just use an S-Class or a 7-Series

April 25th, 2007, 2:50 PM	#5
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April 25th, 2007, 3:56 PM	#6
MrLeon Joined: Mar 3rd, 2007 Last Online: September 28th, 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 36 Car: 2004 SEAT Leon Rep Power: 11	That's one ruined M5.

April 25th, 2007, 4:04 PM	#7
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 12:37 AM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 21 Posts: 3,632 Rep Power: 74	I wish him luck and hope he enjoys the M5. Pity it has to be heavier, but where he lives I guess you can't take any chances...

April 25th, 2007, 6:17 PM	#15
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	Yeah, it's a lot of added weight. Although that link says it's only about 180kg heavier, which isn't much at all for a properly armoured car.

April 25th, 2007, 6:18 PM	#16
Kowalski Joined: Jan 6th, 2005 Last Online: 2:10 AM Location: Manchester -UK Posts: 286 Car: It's German, it's an estate, it's got a V6 and DSG Rep Power: 0	There is a thread, for the same author, where he posted the acceleration numbers after added armor to the car. With the "M" button activated, Launch Control and the full 507 Bhp, he managed to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.2 seconds. With the 400 Bhp, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 Km/h was 6 seconds. Not bad at all for a car, that now weigh 2.1 tons.

April 25th, 2007, 6:23 PM	#18
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	I think Speedtouch was probably referring to the fact that he's 'ruined' an M5... not that he has an M5.

April 25th, 2007, 6:27 PM	#19
vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: November 3rd, 2009 Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,827 Car: '02 Vauxhall Corsa SXi Rep Power: 35	If he wanted a armoured car why didn't he buy an old Volvo? they were tanks without any modifications, would of saved him a fair bit in the process....

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