At stand No. 208 in Hall 2 and on outdoor area 59 of the specialist
trade fair RETTmobil 2018 in Fulda (16 to 18 May 2018), the BMW Group
will again present a wide selection of its tailor-made special-purpose
vehicles for rescue teams, fire services, emergency physicians and
police forces.
The RETTmobil, which is being held this year for the 18th
time, is again recognized undoubtedly as the leading European
exhibition for emergency services and mobility and as a worldwide
significant forum for innovation, security, quality, competence and
advanced training. With 530 exhibitors from 20 nations, the trade fair
will be setting new benchmarks this year. During the three days of the
exhibition, more than 28,000 visitors – including numerous
representatives of authorities, communities and associations – are
expected to flock to the 20 exhibition halls totalling a floor area of
around 70,000 square metres and also to the vast outdoor area.
Six special-purpose vehicles for fire services, emergency
physicians and the police.
For many years now, the BMW Group has been one of the major
exhibitors at the RETTmobil, and this year, with six different models
on two and four wheels, will again provide a detailed insight into its
diverse range of specialised vehicles. The selection of exhibits will
be headed by the new BMW X3, which is being presented in Fulda for the
first time as a fire service command vehicle and as an emergency
ambulance. Likewise, the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, which has been
converted into an emergency ambulance, can be seen at the BMW Group
stand as well as a BMW X1 as an additional fire service command
vehicle. Moreover, BMW Motorrad will be exhibiting a BMW 750 GS
converted into a police motorcycle. BMW Group’s fleet at the RETTmobil
will be completed by a MINI John Cooper Works show car in a police version.
Many years of experience and competence in the production of
specialised vehicles.
The BMW Group has been active in the demanding segment of specialised
vehicles since as early as the 1950s and is thus able to look back on
a tradition lasting for more than 60 years now. This is reflected not
least in the extensive and diverse range of in-house developed and
produced special-purpose vehicles. They are all characterised by
innovative and tailor-made solutions and fulfil the highest demands in
the areas of performance, functionality, safety and reliability.
Specialised vehicles from the BMW Group also convince in terms of
efficiency, eco-friendliness and economy – particularly as they are
based on series production models from the leading manufacturer of
premium automobiles and motorcycles that, by tradition, play an
exemplary role in this sector.
Further information on emergency vehicles is available on the
Internet at www.bmw.de/de/topics/faszination-bmw/grosskunden-behoerden/behoerdenfahrzeuge.html
and www.bmw-motorrad-authorities.com.
The exhibited BMW Group emergency vehicles in detail.
Whether two or four wheels – perfect solutions for any eventuality.
In keeping with the significance of the leading trade fair for
emergency services and mobility, the BMW Group will be presenting at
the RETTmobil 2018 a half a dozen specialised vehicles for various
different task areas and purposes. The six exhibits provide visitors
with an informative overview of the extensive and diverse range of
products offered by the brands BMW, BMW Motorrad and MINI. For more
than six decades now, the BMW Group has supported with an
ever-increasing number of models and solutions specialists from fire
services, accident assistance and technical support services as well
as police forces with their demanding tasks and ever-increasing
challenges in the areas of rescue, medical aid and safety. Two
variants of the new BMW X3 – the latest additions to the product range
– will be present.
Brand new: BMW X3 xDrive20d as a fire service command vehicle.
With its particularly attention-raising foiling in the rich red tone
RAL 3000 and bearing the “Fire Department” lettering on the side of
the vehicle, on the rear lid and bonnet, the BMW X3 draws attention
even from afar. In addition to a roof-mounted special signal system
designed for fire service use, the vehicle is equipped with blue LED
front flashers and flashers in the luggage compartment lid for better
recognisability and for the protection of rescue teams.
The emergency vehicle is completed with a digital radio antenna for
GPS and TETRA digital trunked radio reception. This system is
connected to a Sepura MRT digital radio preliminary setup including a
visibly installed manual operating system. Being a fire service
command vehicle, this BMW X3 is pre-fitted with a fixture for radio
handsets. Also onboard is a 230 volt mains supply socket, two 12 volt
DIN power outlets in the luggage compartment, a permanently installed
charging device for the supply of electricity to both vehicle
batteries as well as a 2-kg fire extinguisher mounted inside the rear compartment.
The driver and co-driver sit on sport seats with lumbar supports that
offer maximum comfort also during arduous assignments. In order to
ensure an optimum working environment, the BMW X3 converted into a
fire service command vehicle also features comfort and safety
enhancing details such as 3-zone automatic climate control, adaptive
LED headlights, the navigation system Professional, the Driving
Assistant Plus and Head-Up Display.
A 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine delivering 140 kW/190 hp
and a maximum torque of 400 Nm between 1 750 and 2 500 rpm gets the
driver to an operation site as fast as possible. With an average fuel
consumption of only 5.6 to 5.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres*,
the diesel unit is remarkably efficient; the CO2 emissions
are between 146 and 140 grams/kilometre*. Combined with the 8-speed
Steptronic transmission and intelligent four-wheel xDrive, the BMW X3
xDrive20d accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 8.0
seconds. Top speed is 213 km/h.
Fast and conspicuous: the BMW X3 xDrive20d for the emergency physician.
Also wrapped in signal foiling boasting the exceptionally bright
colour RAL 3026, a further BMW X3 xDrive20d is being exhibited at the
BMW Group stand at the RETTmobil 2018. The lettering “Emergency
Ambulance” on the side panels, at the rear and on the bonnet provides
clearly visible indication of the vehicle’s intended purpose. A
removable omnidirectional beacon with socket hinge and two blue
flashers at the front and rear guarantee the necessary attention of
other road users during an emergency deployment. The spectrum of
equipment also includes a pre-fitted digital radio fixture for a
MOTOROLA system.
For the fastest possible drive to a deployment location, the
emergency physician can rely on the information supplied by the
navigation system Business. Increased comfort inside the vehicle is
guaranteed, inter alia, by 3-zone automatic climate control, heated
seats and lumbar supports for driver and co-driver.
Versatile: BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer for the emergency
physician.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is characterised by flexibility,
spaciousness and a number of practice-oriented details. With a high
sitting position, large doors, a durable loading floor and a
longitudinally adjustable rear seat, the dynamic Sports Activity
Tourer is perfectly suited for conversion into an emergency ambulance.
In addition to the corresponding foiling, the model being presented at
the BMW exhibition stand is equipped with a special signal system
including yellow flashers, additional blue flashers and alley lights.
The range of optical equipment is rounded off at the front and rear by
blue LED flashers and additional yellow flashers in the rear lid.
Besides a pre-fitted fixture for Sepura digital radio and a
corresponding radio antenna, a 230 volt mains supply socket, a
junction box, an interior heater, the permanently installed charger
for the two vehicle batteries, the emergency start function and a
steel grid divider all meet the requirements of an emergency ambulance.
Modern technical features such as a navigation system or rear view
camera assist the driver on deployment. The BMW 220d xDrive Gran
Tourer also has a great deal to offer in terms of driving dynamics.
The vehicle is driven by a powerful 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine
delivering 140 kW/190 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. Power is
transferred via the 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission – thanks
to this technology, fuel consumption is just 4.8 litres of diesel per
100 kilometres* and CO2 emissions 128 g/km*. The emergency
vehicle sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 7.8 seconds and reaches a
top speed of 218 km/h. To ensure that power is delivered securely to
the tarmac at all times and that the driver gets ahead reliably even
on off-road terrain, the emergency vehicle is also equipped with
intelligent BMW xDrive four-wheel drive technology.
In an emergency: BMW X1 xDrive20d for operations management.
Reliability, versatility, efficiency and dynamics are also qualities
attributed to the current BMW X1. For this reason, the all-rounder is
suitable for a wide spectrum of applications for which all-round
visibility, speed and agility are necessary – as a command vehicle for
fire services, for instance. The widely visible features of the BMW X1
xDrive20d being showcased at the RETTmobil 2018 include a conspicuous
foiling sporting the BMW Design for fire departments, a special signal
system as well as two blue LED flashers at both front and rear. A
second battery for the electricity supply to application-specific
components and a pre-fitted fixture for digital radio with a concealed
radio antenna meet the basic demands required of an emergency vehicle
for operations management. Supreme performance both on the tarmac and
on off-road terrain is guaranteed by a 4-cylinder turbo diesel with
140 kW/190 hp equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission
(combined fuel consumption: 4.8 l/100 km; CO2 combined
emissions: 126 g/km)*.
MINI John Cooper Works as an appealing police car.
Apart from equipment that is perfectly attuned to respective
requirements, an appealing appearance is equally as important for
police operations and their acceptance by the public. How this can be
achieved will be demonstrated at the RETTmobil 2018 in the form of a
MINI John Cooper Works show car. Delivering 170 kW/231 hp and coupled
with a Steptronic Sport transmission (combined fuel consumption: 5.7
l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 133 g/km)*, the
top-of-the-range model is ideally equipped for getting to the next
operation site as fast as possible.
However, much more important than technical assets is the high
likeability factor of the MINI brand and its models. Today these are
already in use by various police departments all over Germany. Since
the re-launch of the British brand in 2001, various different variants
of the constantly growing model range have been an extremely popular
addition to an increasing number of police vehicle fleets. With their
both dynamic and appealing character, MINI models are perfectly suited
for projecting a positive image and establishing close relationships
with the public at informational events, trade fairs and large-scale
events as well as for recruitment campaigns and other external
activities.
Agile and fast: the BMW F 750 GS.
A few weeks ago, the completely newly developed generation of GS
models of the F series from BMW Motorrad made its debut. The two
available variants F 750 GS and F 850 GS seamlessly continue the
tradition of their predecessor versions and combine distinctive
touring and long-distance suitability with sporting dynamics and
supreme off-road capabilities. Therefore, they are ideal for use as
special-purpose vehicles. The BMW F 750 GS being shown at the
RETTmobil 2018 impressively demonstrates the qualities it possesses to
make it suitable for deployment as a public authority motorcycle.
In addition to the emergency service foiling, the motorcycle’s
optical equipment features include several LED flashing beacons and an
LED rotating beacon, each switchable between the colours blue and
yellow. The entire light system and the siren are effectively
controlled via the compactly designed control panel, which is
ergonomically ideally positioned directly next to the grips. The rider
sits behind high-mounted handlebars on a single seat available in
different heights and with a radio box in which all end devices can be
safely stowed away to be immediately at hand when required. Further
equipment required at the operation site – the handy fire
extinguisher, for example – can be kept in the two side-mounted cases
offering a generous amount of storage space. Further features include
heated grips, hand protectors and a protective bar.
Thanks to the riding modes “Rain” and “Road”, it is possible to adapt
the motorcycle to various different road conditions. In addition to
ABS as standard, the incline-optimised ABS Pro feature, dynamic brake
light and the two additional riding programmes “Dynamic” and “Enduro”
are onboard the exhibited F 750 GS as an integral part of the Pro
riding modes. The bike is powered by a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line
engine with 853 cubic centimetre displacement, an output of
57 kW/77 hp and a maximum torque of 83 Nm. Average fuel consumption as
per WMTC is 4.1 l/100 km and top speed is 190 km/h.
