| Spy Catch: 2010 BMW 7 Series |
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Although covered in plastic from nose to
tail, our latest spy shots give the best look
yet at the 2010 BMW 7 Series. Caught during
testing on the streets of Munich, the 2010 7
Series looks as though it will maintain a
size similar to the current model while
cleaning up some of its controversial
styling. Expected to start production in
2009, the 2010 7 Series will ride on a new
platform with an internal designation of F01.
In order to increase passenger space without
adding more bulk, the new sedan will get a
longer wheelbase without adding any
significant length. An even bigger "L"
version dubbed F02 will be offered that adds
an additional 5.5 inches of length. Slight
bulges around the rear wheels of this
prototype also suggest a slightly wider
track. Most of the styling changes will be
evolutionary as this prototype shows an
overall shape very similar to the current
model. Up front, the twin-kidney grille looks
as though it will be slightly larger while
the slimmer headlights will be pushed farther
to each side. The distinctive trunk design
pioneered on the 2002 7 Series appears
intact. We expect to see a new taillight
design that will further reduce this 7's
bulky rear end, but anyone hoping for a
wholesale redesign will be disappointed. Like
the current 7 Series, there will be the usual
range of V8 and V12 engines. The real news
for this 7 Series, however, will be its
alternative-fuel options. Given BMW's
participation in a hybrid development program
with DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, it's
a good bet that the 2010 7 Series will offer
the option of a gas-electric drivetrain
similar to the one planned for the 2009
Mercedes-Benz S-Class. By 2009, BMW may also
have a diesel engine capable of meeting U.S.
emission standards so that could be part of
the package as well. With production slated
to begin in 2009, the 2010 BMW 7 Series
should be headed for U.S. dealers by the
spring of 2009.
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| 2009 BMW 7 Series Spied on the Nürburgring |
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Now that most of the camouflage has come off
the 2009 BMW 7 Series, we can finally see
some of the details. The verdict?
Inconclusive, as it still looks a lot like
the current 7 Series, judging by what we can
see.
The overall greenhouse appears almost
unchanged, while the front and rear ends show
only minor revisions. A taller hood area is
the most noticeable difference up front, most
likely a consequence of European pedestrian
crash test standards. You can see it in the
taller, narrower grille and more prominent
crease in the hood.
If you hate the distinctive trunk design that
pioneered on the 2002 7 Series, you're still
out of luck, as it appears intact on this
prototype. We expect to see a new taillight
design that will reduce the 7's bulky rear
end, but anyone hoping for a wholesale
redesign will be disappointed.
Like the current 7 Series, there will be the
usual range of V8 and V12 engines. The
twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 that debuted in the
X6 will most likely power the standard
version. With 400 horsepower and 450
pound-feet of torque, the next 7 Series
should be one of the faster V8 luxury sedans
around, especially if BMW goes ahead with an
eight-speed automatic transmission as the
rumors suggest. A V12 version with even more
power should follow shortly after.
Given BMW's participation in a hybrid
development program with Daimler and General
Motors, it's a good bet that the 7 Series
will offer the option of a gas-electric
hybrid drivetrain at some point, too. Diesel
is another possible option, although BMW may
want to wait and see how the 335d and X5
diesel fare in the U.S. before sending any
oil-burning 7 Series our way.
Look for the official pics and information to
arrive sometime this summer. An official auto
show debut is expected at the Paris auto show
in October, with European sales beginning
later this year. Sales in the U.S. should
start by the spring of 2009.
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| BMW Unveils 2009 7 Series |
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BMW unveiled the fifth generation of the BMW
7 Series, introducing into the market a new
range of engines including the BMW 750i and
BMW 740i petrol engines and BMW 730d diesel
engine. The car models provide an elegant
sporting design, lightweight engineering and
driver assistance systems such as the iDrive
control system and BMW ConnectedDrive,
offering unrestricted access to the internet
through the car's display.
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| BMW Presents New BMW 7 Series on Red Square in Moscow |
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To mark the launch of the new BMW 7 Series
for the European market in autumn, the BMW
Group presented the new flagship with a
unique installation on the Red Square in
Moscow, Russia. With the motto "Never stand
still", BMW built an hourglass, which at
almost twelve metres is the largest in the
world, against the historic backdrop of St
Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin.
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| BMW E38 7Series |
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The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis
for the 1994 through 2001 BMW 7 Series
automobiles. It replaced the BMW E32 in 1995
and itself was replaced by the BMW E65/E66
for the 2002 model year.
The E38 models were offered with either a
five-speed automatic or manual transmission;
the short-wheelbase 740i only came with a
standard 6-speed manual, 740iL and 750i/iL
had a 5-speed ZF automatic standard, 730d and
740d a GM-sourced five-speed automatic[1].
The engine variants in Europe were 725tds,
728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L),
740d and 750i (with a 5.4 L 322 bhp (240 kW)
engine, as was used in the Rolls-Royce Silver
Seraph).
In the Americas, the models were sold as the
740i, 740iL and 750iL. The 740i and 740iL
share the same 4.4 L V8 engine. The 740iL is
essentially a long-wheelbase 740i (hence the
"L" in the model name). The considerably
rarer 5.4 L V12-powered 750iL was only
available as a long-body; there was no E38
750i in the US lineup. The 750iL was BMW's
flagship sedan.
Features of the E38 7 Series included
high-pressure headlight washers,
auto-leveling xenon HID headlamps, power
moonroof, a sound system with 14 speakers and
four subwoofers as well as 6-disc CD changer,
onboard satellite navigation and rain-sensing
wipers. Other features included an automatic
climate control system with separate controls
for the driver and passenger, a
three-position memory system for the driver's
seat, safety-belt height, new steering wheel
and outside mirrors. Front-seat side airbags
and a Head Protection System (HPS) were also
standard. The car featured an all-leather
interior with burl walnut trim. The
continuous-motion Active Comfort Seat
technology was introduced in 1998 to improve
comfort and reduce fatigue for the driver and
front passenger.
The base prices in 2001 were US$62,900 for
the 740i, US$66,900 for the 740iL and
US$92,100 for the 750iL.
740iL and 750iL Protection Line light-armored
vehicles were built from 2000-2001, and cost
US$99,100 and US$124,400, respectively. These
models included body armor, bullet-resistant
glass and run-flat tires.
A rare executive V12-powered stretch
limousine was also produced, called the BMW
L7.
When the E38 was phased out in 2001 to make
way for the new E65, sales of E38s increased
noticeably in the car's final months of
production as people moved to buy the car
before it was replaced. The E65's radical
styling and iDrive was not initially
well-received by consumers, so used E38s
increased in value as demand increased. Also
contributing to the E38's continued
popularity was its appearance in several
films such as Tomorrow Never Dies and The
Transporter. Even though it was the only
featured car in the series to be replaced the
following year, the E38 featured in the BMW
Film Ambush.
Thank You BMW for creating this awesome BMW
Model.
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| BMW Hydrogen Powered 7-Series |
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Imagine if every taxi in NYC were powered by
the BMW's hydrogen-fueled V8: The only thing
coming out of their tailpipes would be water
vapor. I pull the Hydrogen 7 out into traffic
and joust my way over to the West Side
Highway and trundle up to 40-or-so miles per
hour, far slower than its' touted 154-mph top
speed. The H7 is running just fine, so I
thumb the H2 button on the wheel
and—exactly nothing happens. The speed and
note of the engine change not one bit.
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