BMW F01
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The BMW F01 is the current BMW 7 series
that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is 14 cm (5.5 in) longer than the BMW F01.
. 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.
, from the large twin grilles to the headlamps, which have "eyebrows" and internal configuration similar to individual lamps but slightly different in shape. It now looks more conventional and less controversial than the vehicle it replaces. The interior has also been reworked and the column-mounted shifter has relocated to the center console. Its tail lights have design cues to the E32 7-series.
(760Li;Activhybrid7: 8-speed automatic). Dynamic Drive Control with optional Adaptive Drive added COMFORT setting in addition to Comfort, NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ modes, with reduced stability control intervention in the SPORT+ setting and in the traction mode.
The cargo capacity is 500 litres. Optional features include 4-zone automatic air conditioning, telecommunication and navigation systems, a USB port, iPhone integration, Bluetooth, an 80-GB hard disc for navigation data and music collection, a multi-channel audio system, a DAB double tuner, a DVD entertainment system at the rear, a Heads-Up Display, an electrically swiveling trailer hook, long wheelbase, luxury seating: massage, heated seats (front and rear), adaptive steering, and ceramic controls.
Mexican built 7 series also carry the options for a rear refrigerator, selective multi-color ambient lighting, and extended range night vision. They also have several interior trim options only available for the Mexican market including red leather, black & red leather, and tan & black leather. Mexican built 7 series are also available in special police and political services packages. A number of these models are in service with the Mexican Federal Government and the Mexican Federal Police as well as the Public Security Secretary.
running lights (on when low beams are on) are illuminated to the same intensity of the brighter normal LED brake indicator light, creating a large, extra bright light to warn drivers behind. Also, adaptive bi-xenon headlights (low beam) swivel in accordance with the steering wheel for curves, and feature auto-leveling when when going over hills or when the car is loaded in order to reduce glare to other drivers. Also, front-mounted side turn indicators are standard on every BMW on the fenders.
In the 7 Series - partly against surcharge - are several driver assistance systems:
At the 2008 LA Auto Show, BMW announced the North America
n version of BMW 7 Series would use a 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 engine
(from the BMW X6
xDrive50i) rated at 400 bhp and 450 lbft of torque.
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.
The N63 twin turbo 4.4L V8 engine of the F01 BMW 750i/Li matches the performance of the previous-generation E65 760i/Li, powered by the naturally aspirated N73
6.0L V12 engine, while also having similar torque to the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
, equipped with a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine. The V12 engine
for the F01 760i/Li was redesigned as a twin turbo 6.0L (BMW N74
) in order to maintain its status as the flagship of the range. The 2010 BMW 760Li is priced similarly and has matching performance with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, however the 760Li is positioned more as a cruising limo while the S63 is a hardcore sports sedan; the 760Li is also less expensive and faster than the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S600 (equipped with a 5.5L biturbo V12 engine). Unlike previous generations of the 7 Series, the V12 engine is now only available in the long-wheelbase model.
The N54 twin turbo inline-6 engine of the 740i, despite being down 85 hp and 120 lbft to the 750i’s twin-turbo V-8, weighs about 100 pounds (45.4 kg) less. In a comparison test, the 740i could make the 0 to 60 mi/h run in 5.1 seconds compared to the 750i's 5.2, although the 750i catches up at 70 mi/h. Fuel economy of the 740i is 17 mpg city and 25 highway, compared with the 750i’s 15/22 and the ActiveHybrid 7's 17/26.
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is a concept model that uses the engine from 750i, but adds an electric motor rated 20 PS and 210 newton metre torque. The hybrid system was based on the 2-mode hybrid from Daimler AG. The regenerative braking unit includes 12V Absorbent Glass Mat batteries, running in parallel to 120V electrical network for electric motor. In also included a 8-speed automatic transmission
. BMW claims it improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions by 15% over the non-hybrid model, despite weighing 221 pounds (100.2 kg) more.
The car's exterior profile was designed by Karim Habib, Team Leader, Advanced Design for BMW in Munich
, Germany. The car was first unveiled in 2008 Paris Auto Show.
BMW confirmed that the F04 7 Series would be called the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and a production model premiered at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. It will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine and a single electric motor. It goes on sale in Spring 2011 in the US market with a base price of US$103,125.
has produced the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo performance variant, also known as the BMW 750i Alpina B7, for the F01/02 7 Series commencing with the 2011 model year. The Alpina B7's engine is assembled by hand at Alpina's facility in Buchloe, Germany, before being shipped to BMW for installation, and the assembled vehicle is then sent back to Alpina for finishing touches.
Alpina's variant of the N63
twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 makes 507 PS / 700 newton metre, while retaining the same fuel economy as the regular N63. This is the first time that BMW M and Alpina are using the same type of forced-induction for their powerplants; Alpina's engine has less horsepower but more torque than the BMW S63.
Alpina's modifications to the standard N63 include high-performance pistons and reinforced cylinder heads to withstand the additional stress from a higher compression ratio. A larger intercooler, with a 35-percent increase in surface area, is fitted to lower intake temperatures. An additional radiator lowers coolant temperatures, and external coolers are added for the engine and transmission oil. The electric fan is also upgraded to increase airflow through the new high-performance components. To move more oxygen through the engine, larger and lighter turbochargers (the vanes measure 44 mm in diameter) are fitted to keep the whole package running smoothly and Alpina engine management software increases boost to 14.5 psi (1.0 bar vs. the standard engine's 0.8 bar) and recalibrates both stability- and traction-control with more aggressive settings. The blowers exhale into three air-to-liquid intercoolers, an arrangement that helps maintain maximum airflow even during long lapping sessions at a racetrack. There is also a bigger (2.7-inch) dual exhaust system that vents gasses out the back through the rear apron.
A ZF
six-speed automatic sport transmission with heavy-duty gears (taken from ZF's transmissions for trucks) is found in the B7. The B7 also features a choice of regular or long-wheelbase and/or rear-wheel drive or xDrive.
BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...
that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is 14 cm (5.5 in) longer than the BMW F01.
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 hourglassHourglass
An hourglass measures the passage of a few minutes or an hour of time. It has two connected vertical glass bulbs allowing a regulated trickle of material from the top to the bottom. Once the top bulb is empty, it can be inverted to begin timing again. The name hourglass comes from historically...
. 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.
Design
For the 7 Series, the previous E65/E66 model marked a revolution in the 7-Series design, while the F01 is more evolutionary. The front end is inspired by the BMW CS ConceptBMW CS Concept
The BMW CS Concept was a concept car displayed by BMW in 2007 at several international motor shows and again in April 2008 at the New York International Auto Show...
, from the large twin grilles to the headlamps, which have "eyebrows" and internal configuration similar to individual lamps but slightly different in shape. It now looks more conventional and less controversial than the vehicle it replaces. The interior has also been reworked and the column-mounted shifter has relocated to the center console. Its tail lights have design cues to the E32 7-series.
Technology and equipment
The models include a 6-speed automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
(760Li;Activhybrid7: 8-speed automatic). Dynamic Drive Control with optional Adaptive Drive added COMFORT setting in addition to Comfort, NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ modes, with reduced stability control intervention in the SPORT+ setting and in the traction mode.
The cargo capacity is 500 litres. Optional features include 4-zone automatic air conditioning, telecommunication and navigation systems, a USB port, iPhone integration, Bluetooth, an 80-GB hard disc for navigation data and music collection, a multi-channel audio system, a DAB double tuner, a DVD entertainment system at the rear, a Heads-Up Display, an electrically swiveling trailer hook, long wheelbase, luxury seating: massage, heated seats (front and rear), adaptive steering, and ceramic controls.
Mexican built 7 series also carry the options for a rear refrigerator, selective multi-color ambient lighting, and extended range night vision. They also have several interior trim options only available for the Mexican market including red leather, black & red leather, and tan & black leather. Mexican built 7 series are also available in special police and political services packages. A number of these models are in service with the Mexican Federal Government and the Mexican Federal Police as well as the Public Security Secretary.
Safety
All BMW 7 Series have in series safety equipment: Beside ABS including brake assistant and CBC (Cornering Brake control) pretensioner and belt load limiter on all seats, ESP (Dynamic Stability Control, BMW) with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) are present. Furthermore 10 Airbags (driver/front passenger, head curtain airbags (both rows) and two side airbags, front outboard and rear outboard, as well as driver and passenger knee airbags) and active headrests in front. The adaptive brake lights indicate how strongly the vehicle is braking. In the case of an emergency stop, the normal LEDLEd
LEd is a TeX/LaTeX editing software working under Microsoft Windows. It is a freeware product....
running lights (on when low beams are on) are illuminated to the same intensity of the brighter normal LED brake indicator light, creating a large, extra bright light to warn drivers behind. Also, adaptive bi-xenon headlights (low beam) swivel in accordance with the steering wheel for curves, and feature auto-leveling when when going over hills or when the car is loaded in order to reduce glare to other drivers. Also, front-mounted side turn indicators are standard on every BMW on the fenders.
In the 7 Series - partly against surcharge - are several driver assistance systems:
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go feature
- Blind Spot Information System,
- Lane departure warning systemLane departure warning systemIn road-transport terminology, a lane departure warning system is a mechanism designed to warn a driver when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane on freeways and arterial roads. These systems are designed to minimize accidents by addressing the main causes of collisions: driver error,...
, - Night visionAutomotive night visionAn automotive night vision system is a system to increase a vehicle driver's perception and seeing distance in darkness or poor weather beyond the reach of the vehicle's headlights...
- Head-Up DisplayHead-Up DisplayA head-up display or heads-up display is any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints...
, - Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering)
- xDriveBMW xDriveBMW xDrive is BMW's four-wheel drive system that powers the X1, X3, X5, X6 and 2006 and later xd and xi 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series models. BMW confirmed it has ....
(available for the first time on the 7 Series, only for the 750i/Li and Alpina B7) (2010+) - Rear view cameraBackup cameraA backup camera is a special type of video camera that is produced specifically for the purpose of being attached to the rear of a vehicle to aid in backing up. Backup cameras are alternatively known as 'reversing cameras' or 'rear view cameras'....
, - 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 displayTraffic sign recognitionTraffic sign recognition is a technology by which a vehicle is able to recognise the traffic signs put on the road e.g. "speed limit" or "children" or "turn ahead". This is part of the features collectively called ADAS. The idea is to improve road safety by assisting the driver. It may happen that...
For this, a camera will check street signs with speed limits. These are displayed in the speedometer, as well as head-up display.
Specifications
It should be noted that at the moment, all engine choices on the F01 are turbocharged with the exception of the 6-cylinder variant for Asian market(730i/Li).Engines
| Model | Engine Code | Engine Type | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | Years made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | |||||
| 730i/Li | N54B30 BMW N54 The N54 is a direct injection twin-turbocharged straight-6 automobile engine from BMW. It was launched in late 2006 as a high-performance option for the BMW 3-Series, first to be released along with the new 3-series E92 Coupé, to be followed closely by other existing 3-series models, then with... |
2979 cc naturally aspirated I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... 24V |
258 PS @6600 | 310 newton metre @2600 | 2009- |
| 740i/Li | N54B30 BMW N54 The N54 is a direct injection twin-turbocharged straight-6 automobile engine from BMW. It was launched in late 2006 as a high-performance option for the BMW 3-Series, first to be released along with the new 3-series E92 Coupé, to be followed closely by other existing 3-series models, then with... |
2979 cc twin turbo I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... 24V |
326 PS @5800 | 450 newton metre @1500-4500 | 2008- |
| 750i/Li | N63B44 BMW N63 The N63 is a family of 4.4L, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8 automobile engines produced by BMW since 2008.-Specifications:The N63B44 features a reverse-flow air design in which the turbochargers are mounted in the engine valley and the intake manifolds are located on the sides of the block... |
4395 cc twin turbo V8 V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 32V |
407 PS @5500-6400 | 600 newton metre @1750-4500 | 2008- |
| 760Li | N74B60 BMW N74 The N74 a V12 engine built by BMW in Munich, Germany. As of 2009 it is the company's flagship engine in the 7-Series, only being offered in the Li long wheelbase variant.... |
5972 cc twin turbo V12 V12 engine A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of six cylinders, usually but not always at a 60° angle to each other, with all 12 pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 48V |
544 PS @5250 | 750 newton metre @1500-5000 | 2009- |
| ActiveHybrid7, ActiveHybrid7L | N63B44 BMW N63 The N63 is a family of 4.4L, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8 automobile engines produced by BMW since 2008.-Specifications:The N63B44 features a reverse-flow air design in which the turbochargers are mounted in the engine valley and the intake manifolds are located on the sides of the block... |
4395 cc twin turbo V8 V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 32V+ electro Engine |
465 PS | 700 newton metre | 2010- |
| 760Hi/HLi *(Not confirmed by BMW yet) |
N74B60 BMW N74 The N74 a V12 engine built by BMW in Munich, Germany. As of 2009 it is the company's flagship engine in the 7-Series, only being offered in the Li long wheelbase variant.... |
5972 cc twin turbo V12 V12 engine A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of six cylinders, usually but not always at a 60° angle to each other, with all 12 pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 48V+ electro Engine |
590 PS @5250 | 780 newton metre @1500-5000 | - |
| Diesel engines | |||||
| 730d/Ld | N57D30 BMW N57 The BMW N57 is a family of aluminium, turbocharged straight-6 common rail diesel engines. The engines utilize variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors.-Summary:-N57D30:... |
2993 cc turbo I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... 24V |
245 PS @4000 | 540 newton metre @1750-3000 | 2008-/2009- |
| 740d | N57D30TOP BMW N57 The BMW N57 is a family of aluminium, turbocharged straight-6 common rail diesel engines. The engines utilize variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors.-Summary:-N57D30:... |
2993 cc twin turbo I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... 24V |
306 PS @4400 | 600 newton metre @1500-2500 | 2009- |
At the 2008 LA Auto Show, BMW announced the North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
n version of BMW 7 Series would use a 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 engine
V8 engine
A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
(from the BMW X6
BMW X6
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
xDrive50i) rated at 400 bhp and 450 lbft of torque.
The ActiveHybrid7 is the first BMW with automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
to feature an Auto Start Stop function avoiding idle speed operation of the engine when at a standstill or in traffic jams.
Transmissions
| Model | Type |
|---|---|
| 730i, 730Li | 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26 transmission ZF 6HP26 transmission The ZF 6HP26 was the first six-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Released by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2000, it was manufactured by ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany.... ) |
| 740i, 740Li | 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26 transmission ZF 6HP26 transmission The ZF 6HP26 was the first six-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Released by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2000, it was manufactured by ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany.... ) |
| 750i, 750Li | 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26 transmission ZF 6HP26 transmission The ZF 6HP26 was the first six-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Released by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2000, it was manufactured by ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany.... ) |
| 760Li | 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP transmission ZF 8HP transmission The ZF 8HP is an eight-speed automatic transmission, designed and built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG subsidiary ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken. It is to debut in a rear-wheel drive application in the new BMW 7 Series 760Li saloon fitted with the V12 engine.... ) |
| ActiveHybrid7, ActiveHybrid7L | 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP transmission ZF 8HP transmission The ZF 8HP is an eight-speed automatic transmission, designed and built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG subsidiary ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken. It is to debut in a rear-wheel drive application in the new BMW 7 Series 760Li saloon fitted with the V12 engine.... ) |
| 730d, 730Ld | 6-speed automatic |
| 740d | 6-speed automatic |
| 760Hi, 760HLi | 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP transmission ZF 8HP transmission The ZF 8HP is an eight-speed automatic transmission, designed and built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG subsidiary ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken. It is to debut in a rear-wheel drive application in the new BMW 7 Series 760Li saloon fitted with the V12 engine.... ) |
Performance
The following performance figures are taken from the BMW 7 Series web site under 'Models and technical data.' The top speeds are electronically limited where noted with an asterisk.| Model | Drive | 0–100 km/h acceleration (s Second The second is a unit of measurement of time, and is the International System of Units base unit of time. It may be measured using a clock.... ) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730i/730Li | RWD | 7.8 | 245 km/h (152.2 mph) |
| 740i/740Li | RWD | 5.9/6.0 (5.1 Road&Track) | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
| 750i/750Li | RWD, AWD (optional) | 5.2/5.3 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
| 760Li | RWD | 4.6 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
| ActiveHybrid7/ActiveHybrid7L | RWD | 4.9 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
| 760Hi/760HLi | RWD | 4.6 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
| 730d/Ld | RWD | 7.2/7.3 | 245 km/h (152.2 mph) |
| 740d | RWD, AWD (optional) | 6.3 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph)* |
The N63 twin turbo 4.4L V8 engine of the F01 BMW 750i/Li matches the performance of the previous-generation E65 760i/Li, powered by the naturally aspirated N73
BMW N73
The N73 was a V12 engine from BMW, built in Munich, Germany.The N73 was among the first BMW engines to receive the revolutionary Valvetronic technology, which surprisingly gives it more economical fuel consumption than older non-Valvetronic V8 BMW engines...
6.0L V12 engine, while also having similar torque to the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of luxury sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s...
, equipped with a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine. The V12 engine
V12 engine
A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of six cylinders, usually but not always at a 60° angle to each other, with all 12 pistons driving a common crankshaft....
for the F01 760i/Li was redesigned as a twin turbo 6.0L (BMW N74
BMW N74
The N74 a V12 engine built by BMW in Munich, Germany. As of 2009 it is the company's flagship engine in the 7-Series, only being offered in the Li long wheelbase variant....
) in order to maintain its status as the flagship of the range. The 2010 BMW 760Li is priced similarly and has matching performance with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, however the 760Li is positioned more as a cruising limo while the S63 is a hardcore sports sedan; the 760Li is also less expensive and faster than the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S600 (equipped with a 5.5L biturbo V12 engine). Unlike previous generations of the 7 Series, the V12 engine is now only available in the long-wheelbase model.
The N54 twin turbo inline-6 engine of the 740i, despite being down 85 hp and 120 lbft to the 750i’s twin-turbo V-8, weighs about 100 pounds (45.4 kg) less. In a comparison test, the 740i could make the 0 to 60 mi/h run in 5.1 seconds compared to the 750i's 5.2, although the 750i catches up at 70 mi/h. Fuel economy of the 740i is 17 mpg city and 25 highway, compared with the 750i’s 15/22 and the ActiveHybrid 7's 17/26.
Parts sharing
The F01 is expected to provide 20% of the components for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, slotting in below the ultra-luxury Phantom. This $250,000 car would be assembled by Rolls-Royce in their factory in GoodwoodGoodwood Plant
The Goodwood plant serves as the headquarters, design, manufacturing and assembly centre for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.Officially opened for business on 1 January 2003, the plant has been expanded twice since, and now covers . It presently employs 800 workers, half of whom are employed in the wood and...
, England.
740Li Vantage
It is a version of the 740Li sold in Hong Kong market, which does not include TFT screens for the back seats, navigation system and comfort seats, and is HK$200,000 lower than the original.760Li High Security and 750Li High Security (F03)
BMW has also announced the F03 7 Series as their High Security line, including the 750Li High Security and 760Li High Security. Both of them were certified with BRV 2009 and VR7 ballistics protection. The non-transparent sections have been certified as having VR9 levels of protection. This is the first set of cars to be granted such high levels of security.Hybrid (F04)
The BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybridBMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid
The BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a concept vehicle developed by BMW and presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. It is BMW's first mild hybrid and second hybrid concept vehicle after the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, BMWs first full hybrid revealed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show...
is a concept model that uses the engine from 750i, but adds an electric motor rated 20 PS and 210 newton metre torque. The hybrid system was based on the 2-mode hybrid from Daimler AG. The regenerative braking unit includes 12V Absorbent Glass Mat batteries, running in parallel to 120V electrical network for electric motor. In also included a 8-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. BMW claims it improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions by 15% over the non-hybrid model, despite weighing 221 pounds (100.2 kg) more.
The car's exterior profile was designed by Karim Habib, Team Leader, Advanced Design for BMW in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, Germany. The car was first unveiled in 2008 Paris Auto Show.
BMW confirmed that the F04 7 Series would be called the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and a production model premiered at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. It will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine and a single electric motor. It goes on sale in Spring 2011 in the US market with a base price of US$103,125.
Alpina B7
Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbHAlpina
Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH is an automobile manufacturing company based in Buchloe, in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany selling their own cars, based on BMW cars....
has produced the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo performance variant, also known as the BMW 750i Alpina B7, for the F01/02 7 Series commencing with the 2011 model year. The Alpina B7's engine is assembled by hand at Alpina's facility in Buchloe, Germany, before being shipped to BMW for installation, and the assembled vehicle is then sent back to Alpina for finishing touches.
Alpina's variant of the N63
BMW N63
The N63 is a family of 4.4L, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8 automobile engines produced by BMW since 2008.-Specifications:The N63B44 features a reverse-flow air design in which the turbochargers are mounted in the engine valley and the intake manifolds are located on the sides of the block...
twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 makes 507 PS / 700 newton metre, while retaining the same fuel economy as the regular N63. This is the first time that BMW M and Alpina are using the same type of forced-induction for their powerplants; Alpina's engine has less horsepower but more torque than the BMW S63.
Alpina's modifications to the standard N63 include high-performance pistons and reinforced cylinder heads to withstand the additional stress from a higher compression ratio. A larger intercooler, with a 35-percent increase in surface area, is fitted to lower intake temperatures. An additional radiator lowers coolant temperatures, and external coolers are added for the engine and transmission oil. The electric fan is also upgraded to increase airflow through the new high-performance components. To move more oxygen through the engine, larger and lighter turbochargers (the vanes measure 44 mm in diameter) are fitted to keep the whole package running smoothly and Alpina engine management software increases boost to 14.5 psi (1.0 bar vs. the standard engine's 0.8 bar) and recalibrates both stability- and traction-control with more aggressive settings. The blowers exhale into three air-to-liquid intercoolers, an arrangement that helps maintain maximum airflow even during long lapping sessions at a racetrack. There is also a bigger (2.7-inch) dual exhaust system that vents gasses out the back through the rear apron.
A ZF
ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German public company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg....
six-speed automatic sport transmission with heavy-duty gears (taken from ZF's transmissions for trucks) is found in the B7. The B7 also features a choice of regular or long-wheelbase and/or rear-wheel drive or xDrive.