BMW Displays Life Saving Vehicles at RETTmobil

BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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makes more than M cars and expensive luxury sedans. They also offer a wide range of vehicles for police, fire and paramedics, and it has been doing so for over 50 years. 

BMW's big new reveal at RETTmobil is a dark blue 328iBMW BMW 3 Series Gen.6 [F30/F31]Germany, 2012 > present115 versions
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that looks normal from the outside. However, it is designed for undercover police officers and as an escort vehicle. While it appears normal, on the inside, the car has all of the necessary police equipment. It is available with either a six-cylinder engine or two available turbocharged, four-cylinder engines with auto stop/start and regenerative braking. 

BMW is also offering more fully equipped 3-Series sedans and later a Touring model for regular patrol duties. It also has an X3 for police patrol duties. Additions to the standard car include rear LED illumination so that drivers can see the police from the rear. The iDrive system is optional on them for control of the sirens and signals in addition to the navigation system.  

They also offer an optional, extending load floor that can be used to access things in the cargo area more easily. BMW will be showing the systems on the 5-Series TouringBMW 535i xDrive TouringGermany, 2010 > present1 photo
and X3BMW X3 Gen.2Germany, 2010 > present26 versions
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at RETTmobil. 

For paramedic roles, BMW has a new R1200 RT motorcycle that includes a digital and analog radio, electronically adjustable windshield, siren, flashing registration plate lamps, front protection guards, fire extinguisher and PA system. 

BMW produces all of its specialty vehicles in house working with clients to develop the vehicles to fit their needs. It also offers courses to teach paramedics how to drive quickly and safely to the scene of emergencies.

BMW began producing emergency vehicles in the 1950s when it started building police versions of the 501BMW 501 V8Germany, 1955 > present1 photo
and 502BMW 502Germany, 1954 > present2 photos
.

The RETTmobil show for police, fire and paramedic vehicles runs from May 9-11 in Fulda, Germany