BMW is expected to reveal the all-new 2016 7 Series later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but BMW has decided to give us a preview of the new 7 Series now.
BMW is expected to reveal the all-new 2016 7 Series later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but BMW has decided to give us a preview of the new 7 Series now.
The styling of the next-generation 7 Series will be an evolution of the current model with a slightly more muscular exterior. The more dramatic changes take place under the skin where the new 7 Series will use carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the structure of the passenger cell to help reduce the weight of the large sedan. The technology is borrowed from the i3 and i8 models and helps the new 7 Series drop around 290 pounds.
BMW hasn’t revealed what will power the new 7 Series, but did reveal that a new straight-six engine will be offered. Info leaks have revealed that a turbocharged four-cylinder with around 260 horsepower will be introduced in the new 730i. At the other end of the spectrum, the 750i will get a 560-hp V8 and the 760i will be powered by a 6.6L V12 with around 600 horsepower.
Plug-in hybrid versions are also expected and the 7 Series is will reportedly get two versions, rated at 275-hp and 400-hp.
Inside the new 7 Series gets an updated iDrive operating system that comes in Touch Display form for the first time. In addition to using the Controller to operate the system in familiar style, its functions can also be selected and activated by touching the screen’s surface. Another new addition to the iDrive system’s functionality is BMW gesture control that can be used for a number of functions, including controlling the volume in audio applications and accepting or rejecting incoming telephone calls.
Source: BMW
