Completely redesigned for 2016,
the new 7-Series Concepts is the sixth generation of BMW’s largest and most
expensive car. It returns in just three models at launch: the
six-cylinder-powered 740i and the V-8-motivated 750i and 750i xDrive, the
latter with all-wheel drive. A 740i xDrive and a 740e plug-in hybrid will
arrive soon, but the V-12 760 and diesel 740d do not return, and neither does
the short wheelbase body style, as all 2016 7-Series have a long wheelbase that
adds an inch of rear legroom.
This breadth of ability, not to
mention the BMW’s calmer, clearer and more thoroughly resolved cabin will have
Mercedes-Benz worried. Expect the all-important back-to-back twin test just as
a soon as we can get the two cars together.
Specs
Price
when new:
|
£64,530
|
On
sale in the UK:
|
October
2015
|
Engine:
|
2993cc
24v inline six, 261bhp @ 4000rpm, 457lb ft @ 2000-2500rpm
|
Transmission:
|
Eight-speed
paddle shift auto, rear-wheel drive
|
Performance:
|
6.1sec
0-62mph, 155mph top speed (limited)
|
Weight
/ material:
|
1755kg/steel,
aluminum, magnesium and carbon fibre
|
Dimensions
(length/width/height in mm):
|
5098/1902/1478mm
|
No comments:
Post a Comment