BMW exhibits X3 rescue vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show 2009.

Munich. At its official public stand in Geneva, the BMW Group is
displaying a BMW X3 xDrive20d emergency rescue vehicle. This is the
first time it is being presented to the public, and by doing so, BMW
has chosen not only to emphasise the X range's versatility, with its
intelligent, electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, but it
is also taking the opportunity to publicise its wide range of
special-purpose vehicles. The BMW X3 medical emergency vehicle
presented at the Geneva Motor Show has 130kW (177 bhp) of power, making
it a natural choice for fast rescue operations in virtually any
location. Since BMW has plenty of experience with special-purpose
vehicles, it has created, in association with a special-equipment
company, a vehicle which is specifically configured for use in medical
rescue situations. The exterior of the BMW X3 is in plain white, with
contrasting reflective red film and red stripes on the sides and boot
lid, and double strips on the bonnet, to render the vehicle's special
function visible even at a distance. To further increase its
visibility, the car's contour markings have integrated reflective gaps
on the sides and at the bottom of the boot lid. Naturally, like any
emergency rescue vehicle, it is also fitted with a special roof-mounted
alarm system, including a blue light, an electronic siren, and an LED
display with the word NOTARZT ("emergency doctor"). Two
additional flashing lights are fitted inside the boot, which when
opened, provide adequate warning to oncoming traffic during difficult
operations. The interior fittings of the BMW X3 emergency vehicle are
somewhat more inconspicuous. These include a sturdy metal dividing
frame between the luggage space and passenger cabin, a mounting for the
radio device, which includes a power supply and a rest for the hand
unit, as well as a charging point in the luggage area. To ensure that
this special-purpose BMW X3 doesn't get stuck with an empty battery
following extended use, it is also fitted with an extra 12-volt
battery, complete with isolation relay.