Current 7 was introduced, and has since bought a BMW, in which investment is designed, built, or invented so much more, uh, stuff. It's all for the 7-series went this summer along with some very subtle visual changes.
New engines for all, with the exception of the billionaires
Unlike the V-12-powered 760Li any 7-series model is to see significant upgrades for its powertrain. The 750i (and long-wheelbase 750Li) even with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8, but BMW has its Valvetronic variable valve control system was added to this engine. It helps pump output from last year 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque to 445 and 480
The six-cylinder 740i and 740Li models were also sent to the operating room, emerging underhood with the newer version of turbocharged inline six-cylinder BMW. Power and torque stays at 315 hp and 330 lb-ft, but BMW says that it expects the single-turbo N55 engine to improve the fuel efficiency of the outgoing twin-turbo N54. BMW has replaced almost every N54 in its lineup with the N55 in the past year or so, but we noticed no major fuel economy improvements in the cars that we have tested.
Each 7-series model-yes, even the V-12 cars now. Via an eight-speed automatic in place of the six-speed boxes There are some other, less headline worthy upgrades, the eight-and six-cylinder cars now have standard start-stop system to shut down the engine when the car stopped. A self-flagellation system called "Eco Pro" has added to the range of Driver Dynamics Control settings, it has the power to transform an ordinary 7-Series in a Prius, throttle response and off the heating or air conditioning strangled while stopped. Eco Pro also decouples the engine from the rest of the drivetrain during coasting at speeds of 30 to 100 mph. Finally, all-wheel drive is now on the long version of the six-cylinder 7-series. In the past it was only offered for the 750i and 750Li.
Hello, different hybrid system
The outgoing 7-series hybrid was not a winner. It was often uncomfortable to ride, and was positioned more like the Lexus LS600hL goal to give V-12 V-8 performance with consumption. BMW has the whole system for the 7 binned, fortunately, and the new ActiveHybrid 7 seems to make more sense. This new gas-electric setup configuration-based only in the long version is essentially the same as in the hybrid versions of the used 3 - and 5-series, coupling the N54 twin-turbo inline-six with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic. Combined output is 349 hp and 367 lb-ft torque, lb-ft over the previous hybrid 455 hp and 515. Fuel economy ratings are not out yet, but BMW says that in European tests hybridized 7-series delivered a 14 percent improvement over a six-cylinder 740i.
Suspension, steering, and everything else
There are, to be honest, so many mechanical changes and new gadgets for the refreshed 7-series, which we need to buy a new computer server that had to list the rest of them. Here are some highlights:
● Active Roll Stabilization is now standard on the 760Li and is still optional on the rest of the way, it aims to reduce body roll through active front and rear stabilizers.
● A self-leveling air suspension on the rear axle is now standard across the board, and such suspension was previously available only on long wheelbase eight and twelve-cylinder models are available.
● Adaptive LED headlights are now available and come standard on the 760Li; replace the adaptive xenon headlights.
● The iDrive navigation and infotainment system to the latest spec.
● BMW Parking Assistant is now available, this function uses ultrasonic sensors to find a parking space big enough for the 7 and takes control of the car into the space. You know, if you are afraid of parallel parking.
Subtle cosmetic changes
Not for vehicles with all-LED headlights, the new 7-series looks at first glance, the same as last year 7s. However, there are some changes. The kidneys are overworked and more upright grille, and BMW has a major upgrade by vertical slats made. The lower part of the front bumper has also been redesigned, with a wide opening to give the 7 rather an anthropomorphic face.
Has the inside of the 2013 7-series, with very little change. BMW describes the front seats as a "leaner" than before and find several new color and trim combinations make their way to the options sheet. The roof line of the long-wheelbase models were tweaked only slightly, that says BMW adds a half-inch headroom in the rear. A Bang & Olufsen sound system is optional now.
How much and when?
Begin to arrive the updated 7-series models at dealerships this summer, the ActiveHybrid 7 will be available in early fall. Pricing has not been announced, but value. Only moderate increase from 2012 stickers that at $ 71,895 for a short wheelbase began six-cylinder 740i and asked $ 86,195 for the least expensive eight-cylinder cars
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