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The new BMW M760Li xDrive
Thu Feb 11 23:56:00 CET 2016 Press Release
With the new BMW M760Li xDrive, the freshly launched new BMW 7 Series is gaining a prestigious flagship model. Headlined by its exceptional refinement and supreme power delivery at all times, the 12-cylinder petrol engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology under the bonnet reinforces the new car’s range-topping status
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With the new BMW M760Li xDrive, the freshly launched new BMW 7 Series is gaining a prestigious flagship model. Headlined by its exceptional refinement and supreme power delivery at all times, the 12-cylinder petrol engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology under the bonnet reinforces the new car’s range-topping status. The boldly dynamic driving characteristics of the BMW M760Li xDrive combine with superior ride comfort to make a compelling statement and set a new benchmark in the luxury sedan segment.
Powerful and authoritative.
The new BMW M760Li xDrive gives a debut to the new
M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder petrol engine. Concealed
under a cover bearing “M Performance” lettering, the 6.6-litre V12
develops output of 441 kW/600 hp* at 5,500 rpm* and peak torque of
800 Nm (590 lb-ft)* at 1,500 rpm* (fuel consumption combined: 12.6
l/100 km [22.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 294 g/km)**. The
high-performance unit with leading-edge M Performance TwinPower
Turbo technology accelerates the BMW M760Li xDrive from 0 to
100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds* on the way to an
electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). If the
optional M Driver’s Package is specified, the speed limiter doesn’t
cut in until 305 km/h (189 mph). Power transfer is via the
state-of-the-art eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as
standard. The M Performance-specific tuning of the shift
programs, delivering sportier gear changes and more instantaneous
downshifts throughout the rev range, has been specially adapted to
the characteristics of the V12 engine. With
its optimal internal efficiency and a gear-change strategy assisted
by navigation data, the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission
contributes to the authoritative driving experience and works
seamlessly with the standard Auto Start Stop function.
Outperforming its segment rivals in driving dynamics and
ride comfort.
The innovative Executive Drive Pro suspension system is a
passport to dynamic sharpness and unbeatable ride comfort. Active
roll stabilisation minimises body movements, and the system teams up
with performance tyres, fitted to exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy
wheels in matt Cerium Grey metallic, to give the new
BMW M760Li xDrive the best driving dynamics in its class – without
impinging on ride comfort. The rear-biased BMW xDrive intelligent
all-wheel-drive system takes its lead from the available grip levels
to distribute engine power to all four wheels as the situation
demands. In the process, it delivers the dynamic excellence you’d
expect of an M Performance model and a supreme level of performance
in all conditions. Active safety and driving dynamics are also
beneficiaries of the standard Integral Active Steering system in the
new BMW M760Li xDrive, which complements the more direct steering
ratio at the front axle by adjusting the steering angle of the rear
wheels according to the situation at hand. This reduces steering
effort at low speeds and in dynamic driving, further enhancing
agility and active safety. The new 19-inch M Sport brakes, boasting
blue metallic brake callipers and M badging, set the seal on the
dynamic armoury of the BMW M760Li xDrive and ensure unbeatable
deceleration at all times.
Innovative driver assistance systems.
The new BMW M760Li xDrive is fitted with the same extensive
package of innovative driver assistance systems as all variants of
the successfully launched BMW 7 Series model range. The Driving
Assistant Plus system includes the Steering and lane control
assistant, Lane keeping assistant with active side collision
protection, Rear collision prevention and Crossing traffic warning
functions. Meanwhile, the Traffic jam assistant – which involves
semi-automated driving – can be used on any type of road. And the
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function now only requires
drivers to press a button to incorporate speed restrictions detected
by the Speed Limit Info function. The new generation of the Surround
View system now also includes a 3D View and Panorama View option in
the Control Display.
Dynamic focus underlined by the exterior styling.
In its exterior appearance alone, the new BMW M760Li xDrive
embodies the dynamic mission statement of the
BMW M Performance Automobiles with unmistakable clarity. The M
aerodynamic package with larger air intakes in the front apron and
exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke 760M design
with matt Cerium Grey finish guarantee an elegantly sporty
appearance. The exclusive galvanised Cerium Grey finish for the
kidney grille frame and the fronts of the grille bars, along with
the front apron strip, the strips on the exterior door handles, Air
Breathers, side door trim elements and boot lid handle, all add
colour accents, subtly highlighting the special status of the
BMW M760Li xDrive within the BMW 7 Series model range and the
BMW model line-up as a whole. Other notable exterior features
include the mirror caps, likewise in Cerium Grey, V12 badges on the
C-pillars, the M logos on the sides of the car and the xDrive
lettering and model badge at the rear. A new M sports exhaust system
with flap control generates an emotionally rich V12 soundtrack and
adds the finishing touches to the signature M Performance look with
its galvanised Cerium Grey twin tailpipe embellishers in exclusive
design positioned on either side.
Familiar M Performance accents for the interior, too.
The now familiar BMW M Performance character is also present
and correct inside the car. The exclusive M leather steering wheel
carries the M logo, has Pearl Gloss Chrome multifunction buttons on
its spokes and shift paddles for manual gear changes on the reverse.
Door sill plates with an illuminated V12 logo whet the appetite for
the driving pleasure to come, while the instrument cluster contains
an exclusive speedometer featuring the model designation and a dial
now extending to 330 km/h (205 mph). Like the M pedals and
M driver’s footrest, the special speedo points to the performance
potential of the BMW M760Li xDrive. The area of the centre console
around the selector level and iDrive Controller is adorned with a
BMW Individual decorative inlay in Piano Finish Black and with V12
badging. The optional Touch Command Panel in the rear compartment’s
centre armrest hosts a similar V12 identifier.
Comfort features generate a modern and luxurious ambience.
The electrically adjustable front comfort seats with memory
function and the Fineline black fine wood interior trim strips with
high-gloss metal effect team up with high-quality deep-pile floor
mats in the rear compartment and an Alcantara Anthracite headliner
to generate a luxurious ambience. Exclusive Nappa leather trim
covers the seat surfaces, seat side sections, head restraints, door
cards, centre armrests and side armrests to round off the elegant
atmosphere in tasteful style.
BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence option also available.
For customers looking to trade the overtly dynamic appearance
of their BMW M760Li xDrive for a more discreet luxurious look, the
optional BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence is available at no extra
cost. This character variant significantly alters the personality of
the BMW M760Li xDrive, shedding the M aerodynamic package and adding
20‑inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in W‑spoke 646 design
high-gloss polished with mixed-size tyres (front: 245/40 R20, rear:
275/35 R20). There is also a high-gloss Black finish for the brake
callipers. Customers choosing the V12 Excellence model can expect
their BMW M760Li xDrive to feature a chrome bar extending across the
full width of the car in the upper section of the air intake grille.
In addition, the kidney grille bars are in Silver with chrome fronts
and surrounds likewise in bright chrome. All the other trim elements
on the body also come in bright chrome. In place of a model
designation, the BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence has a “V12” badge
on the boot lid. The exhaust system’s pair of chrome, rectangular
tailpipe embellishers are now framed by additional chrome trim.
Inside the car, meanwhile, the BMW steering wheel features wood
inlays, and the V12 lettering in the instrument cluster – whose
speedometer extends as far as 260 km/h (160 mph) – illuminates when
the driver fires up the engine. The comfort-biased exhaust system
with its refined soundtrack also helps to accentuate the specific
character of the V12 Excellence model.
Intuitive operation with touch display and BMW gesture
control.
As in all variants of the new BMW 7 Series,
the monitor of the iDrive operating system in the new range-topping
BMW M760Li xDrive comes in touch display form. This means customers
will be able to navigate around the system in the same way as with
modern electronic devices. In addition to using the Controller to
operate the system in the familiar style, its functions can also be
selected and activated by touching the screen’s surface.
The iDrive system also features the gesture control system presented in the BMW 7 Series for the first time. Hand movements detected by a 3D sensor control infotainment functions in an extremely intuitive and user-friendly fashion. The gestures can be used for a number of functions, including controlling the volume in audio applications and accepting or rejecting incoming telephone calls. There is also the option of pairing a specific gesture with an individual choice of function. Also joining the fray is a new smartphone holder integrated into the centre console, which enables wireless, inductive charging for mobile phones for the first time in a car.
* Provisional performance data.
** Fuel consumption figures
are provisional, calculated according to the EU test cycle and may
vary depending on the tyre format specified.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html. Leitfaden CO2 (Guideline CO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB).