BMW: 7-Series News
02-07-2009, 03:37 PM
#482
Senior Moderator
I think BMW may hand this off to alpina again and have them supercharge the 6.0L v12, or maybe they just might turbo it...
02-07-2009, 06:28 PM
#483
Senior Moderator
Sweet
02-07-2009, 11:53 PM
#487
Senior Moderator
a bit less, I mean give it a CF roof with some more CF panels, use aluminum everywhere, lightweight rims, lightweight rotors and brakes, reduce the weight of the motor and components, get rid of the excess trunk trim and other stuff, remove the motors from the rear seats, remove some of the wood, add some cloth to the head-liner instead of alcantra, etc. My guess would be somewhere around 600-800 pounds.
04-12-2009, 04:10 PM
#493
Senior Moderator
2009 BMW 760i & 760Li
Press release...
The new BMW 7 Series already sets the benchmark in luxury performance motoring – and now BMW is moving up the standard of maximum exclusivity and supremacy in this supreme class to an even higher level, following a completely new definition: The new BMW 760i and the new BMW 760Li are taking over the top position within BMW’s model portfolio, representing the highest level of motoring refinement in their segment.
The heart and foundation of this exceptional new standard comes from the twelve-cylinder power unit featured in both top models in the BMW 7 Series. Developed as a completely new engine from the ground up, the V12 is a masterpiece of modern engine technology. Superior power of 400 kW/544 hp comes at an engine speed of 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 750 Newton-metres (553 lb-ft) from just 1,500 rpm.
Combined with the likewise brand-new eight-speed automatic transmission, this twelve-cylinder offers not only unparalleled motoring refinement, but also supreme driving dynamics through its ability to convert seemingly unlimited power reserves spontaneously and with precise control at all times into supreme driving dynamics.
Once again, BMW’s twelve-cylinder power unit is the epitome of refined performance, grand touring comfort, and stylish exclusivity. The new BMW 760i as well as the new BMW 760Li with its wheelbase extended by 14 centimetres or 5.5" for particular comfort – if not to say, luxury – at the rear, provide the clear answer to the question as to what one may expect of a genuine luxury performance saloon, with fascinating new features underscoring BMW’s claim to leadership in the luxury segment.
The drivetrain with all its technical features is a masterpiece of supremacy in every respect. This applies both to the 6.0-litre all-aluminium power unit with TwinPower Turbo Technology, ¬High Precision Injection with fuel injected directly into the combustion chambers, and to BMW’s infinite double-VANOS camshaft adjustment as well as the eight-speed automatic transmission featured for the first time in a BMW.
Benefiting from all these technologies, the new BMW 760i and the BMW 760Li offer a new standard of motoring refinement, dynamic performance and all-round efficiency in a vehicle with this kind of power and output. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in just 4.6*) seconds, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 12.9*) litres/100 kilometres on the new BMW 760i.
In determining the cars’ fuel consumption, BMW’s engineers have already taken the stricter EU5 emission standard into account, meaning that with the cars’ performance improving significantly fuel consumption is down by approximately 4.5 per cent versus the former model.
*) Provisional figures
The heart and foundation of this exceptional new standard comes from the twelve-cylinder power unit featured in both top models in the BMW 7 Series. Developed as a completely new engine from the ground up, the V12 is a masterpiece of modern engine technology. Superior power of 400 kW/544 hp comes at an engine speed of 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 750 Newton-metres (553 lb-ft) from just 1,500 rpm.
Combined with the likewise brand-new eight-speed automatic transmission, this twelve-cylinder offers not only unparalleled motoring refinement, but also supreme driving dynamics through its ability to convert seemingly unlimited power reserves spontaneously and with precise control at all times into supreme driving dynamics.
Once again, BMW’s twelve-cylinder power unit is the epitome of refined performance, grand touring comfort, and stylish exclusivity. The new BMW 760i as well as the new BMW 760Li with its wheelbase extended by 14 centimetres or 5.5" for particular comfort – if not to say, luxury – at the rear, provide the clear answer to the question as to what one may expect of a genuine luxury performance saloon, with fascinating new features underscoring BMW’s claim to leadership in the luxury segment.
The drivetrain with all its technical features is a masterpiece of supremacy in every respect. This applies both to the 6.0-litre all-aluminium power unit with TwinPower Turbo Technology, ¬High Precision Injection with fuel injected directly into the combustion chambers, and to BMW’s infinite double-VANOS camshaft adjustment as well as the eight-speed automatic transmission featured for the first time in a BMW.
Benefiting from all these technologies, the new BMW 760i and the BMW 760Li offer a new standard of motoring refinement, dynamic performance and all-round efficiency in a vehicle with this kind of power and output. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in just 4.6*) seconds, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 12.9*) litres/100 kilometres on the new BMW 760i.
In determining the cars’ fuel consumption, BMW’s engineers have already taken the stricter EU5 emission standard into account, meaning that with the cars’ performance improving significantly fuel consumption is down by approximately 4.5 per cent versus the former model.
*) Provisional figures
04-12-2009, 04:12 PM
#494
Senior Moderator
Wow...seriously, this car looks like a pig.
04-12-2009, 05:22 PM
#496
I shoot people
I still like the Quattroporte better 
(but I have no idea what this 7 is going for, so might be a stupid comparison on my part)
(but I have no idea what this 7 is going for, so might be a stupid comparison on my part)
04-12-2009, 05:31 PM
#497
The rear looks pretty decent with those tips, but the front is horrid. Nothing flows...Needs a newly designed bumper, sleeker grilles (seriously, WTF were they thinking) and bring the hood line down, its not a fucking camry.
04-12-2009, 08:42 PM
#501
Suzuka Master
^ I agree with you that they should bring back the design when everything was made with the driver in mind, I drove an E46 a few weeks ago and had the same exact thought.
With that said, I still think the S and the A8 give more for the money over the 750i although I like the new redesign.
With that said, I still think the S and the A8 give more for the money over the 750i although I like the new redesign.
04-13-2009, 12:32 AM
#505
Senior Moderator
call me a party-pooper, but, why does a car like the 760Li need 544hp again? especially, in 2009? 
04-13-2009, 01:10 AM
#506
Chloe @ 17mo
This car wasn't meant to be seen just from the front. It looks much better when seen in person, in perspective.
And is it just me or that most extended/long wheelbase vehicles do not look very good. Most car designs weren't meant to have their original proportions stretched.
And is it just me or that most extended/long wheelbase vehicles do not look very good. Most car designs weren't meant to have their original proportions stretched.
04-13-2009, 01:12 AM
#507
Chloe @ 17mo
04-13-2009, 02:16 AM
#508
I shoot people
people who can afford cars like this wouldn't have a problem with dumping money on gas consumption
I knew someone that had a Dodge Viper... (newer/later model), and when gas was at $5/gallon... he had no problems paying at the pump
I knew someone that had a Dodge Viper... (newer/later model), and when gas was at $5/gallon... he had no problems paying at the pump
04-13-2009, 04:42 AM
#509
If I had a Viper I wouldn't mind either!
04-13-2009, 09:42 AM
#510
What Would Don Draper Do?
i like the profile, and don't mind the front. but the rear is eh. and the exhaust is
04-13-2009, 11:32 AM
#511
Senior Moderator
Wasn't talking about fuel economy. Just purely in terms of concept and function. Thinking out loud, I know there's people that will buy this. And don't get me wrong, I do love horsepower. I guess it just seems irresponsible to me, in this day and age, for a car company to make a car like this. Maybe they are not having any financial problems or are not affected directly by the issues of others - if that's the case, more power to them, I guess.
04-13-2009, 11:40 AM
#513
Senior Moderator
Wasn't talking about the people who would buy this car. Mainly about the car companies and the auto industry.
04-13-2009, 12:32 PM
#514
6 Forward 1 Back
Wasn't talking about fuel economy. Just purely in terms of concept and function. Thinking out loud, I know there's people that will buy this. And don't get me wrong, I do love horsepower. I guess it just seems irresponsible to me, in this day and age, for a car company to make a car like this. Maybe they are not having any financial problems or are not affected directly by the issues of others - if that's the case, more power to them, I guess.
04-13-2009, 12:56 PM
#515
Senior Moderator
yeah.. I know. :-/
04-13-2009, 01:28 PM
#516
Senior Moderator
I agree with some of the others and think the A8 is better looking.
04-13-2009, 01:51 PM
#517
The sizzle in the Steak
Wasn't talking about fuel economy. Just purely in terms of concept and function. Thinking out loud, I know there's people that will buy this. And don't get me wrong, I do love horsepower. I guess it just seems irresponsible to me, in this day and age, for a car company to make a car like this. Maybe they are not having any financial problems or are not affected directly by the issues of others - if that's the case, more power to them, I guess.
If there is a market, you continue to make them.....same for the 7 series....and the worldwide recession is 17 months and counting....you gotta forsee the end of it.....otherwise as a company you will be behind the curve on the recovery.
04-13-2009, 04:02 PM
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The exterior is growing on me. I am sure the car will preform great but that interior is just not an interior of a 70k + car.
04-13-2009, 05:01 PM
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