BMW 7 Series (F01) 2008-
Presentation
The car's official unveiling occurred in the Red Square in Moscow (Russia) on 8 July 2008. The unusual nature of the unveiling had been attracting attention since 6 July 2008. The new BMW 7 series was placed in the upper half of an acrylic, glass, and steel hourglass. The car was initially hidden by more than 180,000 silvered balls, which gradually dropped into the lower half to reveal the new BMW 7 Series.
Vehicle characteristics
Night vision
Head-Up Display,
Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel-drive)
xDrive (available for the first time on the 7 Series, for the 750i/Li and Alpina B7 in 2010+, and then the 740i/Li in 2013+)
Rear view camera,
Sideview (two cameras in the front bumper that look to the left and right)
Topview (of the two additional cameras in the exterior mirrors, the side-view cameras, reversing camera and sensors from the PDC to create an overall picture of the vehicle and its environment, and show it from the air) and
Speed limit display For this, a camera will check street signs with speed limits. These are displayed in the speedometer, as well as head-up display.
All engine choices on the F01 are turbocharged with the exception of the 6-cylinder variant for Asian market (730i/Li).
At the 2008 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW announced the North American version of BMW 7 Series would use a 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 engine (first used in the BMW X6 xDrive50i) rated at 400 bhp (300 kW) and 450 lb·ft (610 N·m) of torque.
In 2010, the North American lineup was expanded with the V12-powered BMW 760Li, and the ActiveHybrid7. The ActiveHybrid7 is the first BMW with automatic transmission to feature an Auto Start Stop function avoiding idle speed operation of the engine when at a standstill or in traffic jams.
In the 2011 model year, the Alpina B7 and BMW 740i/Li were added. BMW initially did not have plans to sell the 740i/Li in the United States market; however they responded to requests from their American dealers who were impressed after test driving the Euro-market 7 Series. In the United States for the 2011 model year, the inline-6 powered 740i and 740Li made up ten percent of overall 7 Series sales (which is expected to rise up to fifteen percent in the upcoming years), while the V12 engined 760Li had two percent. Seventy percent of the 7 Series cars sold are the "L" long-wheelbase models.
For the 2013 model year, coinciding with a mid-generational refresh, the 740i, 750i, and B7 received 8-speed automatic transmissions. The 750i and B7 received upgraded versions of the N63 engine that add Valvetronic, while the 740i replaces its twin-turbo N54 with the N55 twin-scroll (single) turbo with Valvetronic. The ActiveHybrid 7 replaces its N63 V8 with the N55 inline-6.6 While the N54-powered 740i was only available in rear-wheel driver, the 2013 740i with the N55 engine has optional xDrive.
Powertrain
Oxidized Aluminum Kit
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Black Oxidized Aluminum Kit
This product is for BMW 740i & X5, Mercedes E350, and all cars with dark anodized aluminum . This flexible deoxidizer last indefinately. After the surfaces are prepared following the directions on the included DVD, the deoxidizer is applied with the applicator using a flow on motion. The oxidized look immediately disappears, leaving an original factory look.
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Manufacturer BMW
Production 2008–present
Assembly Dingolfing, Germany
Toluca, Mexico
Rayong, Thailand
6th of October City, Egypt[5]
Predecessor BMW E65
Class full size luxury car
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout FR layout
Engine 6.0L V12 Turbo
4.4L V8 Turbo
3.0L I6 Turbo
3.0L I6 Turbo Diesel
Transmission 6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic (760Li and ActiveHybrid7, all other models from 2013-present)
Wheelbase 3,070 mm (120.9 in) (SWB)
3,210 mm (126.4 in) (LWB)
Length 5,072 mm (199.7 in) (2009-2011 SWB)
5,212 mm (205.2 in) (2009-2011 LWB)
205.3 in (5,215 mm) (2012-Present LWB)
199.8 in (5,075 mm) (2012-Present SWB)
Width 1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height 1,479 mm (58.2 in) (2009-2011)
58.3 in (1,481 mm) (2012-Present LWB)
58.5 in (1,486 mm) (2012-Present LWB)
58.4 in (1,483 mm) (ActiveHybrid LWB)
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Designer(s) Karim Habib (2006)
BMW 7 Series (F01)
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