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The new BMW 7 Series
Thu Jun 11 01:00:00 CEST 2015 Press Kit
• Sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series pioneers new technology and luxury including inbuilt WiFi, removable entertainment tablet, BMW Laserlights, gesture control and Ambiant Air • ‘Carbon Core’ passenger cell reduces weight by up to 130kg over predecessor • New generation six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines now with PHEV to come in 2016 • xDrive four-wheel-drive offered for the first time • Prices start from £64,530 OTR • On sale 24 October, 2015
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The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series is a true flagship of the
BMW range, blending comfort, style, dynamic ability and cutting edge
technology in equal measure to create an inspiring mode of luxury transport.
Thanks to the intelligent use of multiple materials in the
construction of the body, including carbon-fibre reinforced plastic
(CFRP) for the Carbon Core, the new BMW 7 Series is both stronger and
up to 130kg lighter than its predecessor. This advanced construction
is complemented by six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines taken from
the latest generation of BMW power units.
With a wealth of interior comfort and driving features, from new
ConnectedDrive technology to the sumptuous Executive Lounge feature,
the new BMW 7 Series redefines luxury on the move.
Model |
Power Hp |
Torque Nm |
0 – 62mph Seconds |
Top Speed Mph |
Combined Mpg |
CO2 Emissions g/km |
OTR Price |
740Li | 326 | 450 | 5.6 | 155* | 41.5 | 159 | £72,060 |
730d | 265 | 620 | 6.1 | 155* | 60.1 | 124 | £64,530 |
730Ld | 265 | 620 | 6.2 | 155* | 58.9 | 127 | £68,480 |
730d xDrive | 265 | 620 | 5.8 | 155* | 56.5 | 132 | £67,260 |
740e | 326 | 500 | 5.6 | 149 (Electric only:75) | 134.5 | 49 | TBC |
740Le xDrive | 326 | 500 | 5.5 | 149 (Electric only: 75) | 122.8 | 53 | TBC |
*All versions electronically-limited
Exterior Design: presence and elegance in
harmony
The design of the new BMW 7 Series is a
thoroughly modern interpretation of luxury. Every detail has been
executed with meticulous precision, clearly positioning the new BMW 7
Series as the flagship model of the current BMW range: a car of
elegance, refinement, advanced technology and high quality workmanship.
Like its predecessor, the new BMW 7 Series is offered in two
body variants. The wheelbase of the extended version is 14cm longer,
at 3,210mm and offers extra rear space as a result. At 5,098mm in
total length (long-wheelbase version: 5,238mm), 1,902mm in width and
1,467mm (1,479mm) in height, the new BMW 7 Series is the largest
series-produced car the brand has ever built. Both body variants
display familiar BMW proportions, characterised by a long bonnet,
short front overhang, long wheelbase and a set-back passenger
compartment. A smoothly downward-sloping roofline adds a hint of sportiness.
From the front, the new BMW 7 Series radiates a feeling of
assured presence. It is the brand’s first car to feature visible air
flap control, improving aerodynamics as well as making a strong visual
statement. The headlight units extend up as far as the grille, while
the light graphic of the familiar BMW twin circular headlights is
levelled off at its upper and lower edges. The headlights have a
precisely detailed design that portrays the sophisticated technology
within both in standard full LED form and when optional BMW Laserlight
is specified. The lower air intake stretched wide across the front
end, the chrome bars in the outer edges of the intake and the
horizontal contours of the LED fog lamps underline the car’s broad-set stance.
Viewed in profile the new BMW 7 Series is defined by outward
curving surfaces and a double swage line. The wrap-around window
frame, taking in the Hofmeister kink, is a single-piece element for
the first time in a series-produced model, while the Air Breather
surround in the front side panel spawns a chrome trim strip which runs
along the lower edge of the doors, emphasising a low centre of
gravity. The exterior mirrors appear to grow organically out of the
window frame, a slender stalk providing the sole connection between
mirrors and car body.
The double swage line extends into the upper contour of the body
and the light strips of the rear lights. All the light sources for the
tail lights feature LED technology, with both L-shaped light units
connected by a chrome bar that extends the full width of the rear end.
Two non-metallic and nine metallic colour shades are available
for the exterior paintwork of the new BMW 7 Series. Another two
variants can be ordered exclusively in conjunction with the M Sport
package and also one BMW Individual special paint finish completing
the set. Depending on the model variant, the new BMW 7 Series comes as
standard with either 18- or 19-inch light-alloy wheels, while the
options list and Original BMW Accessories range offer a selection of
other light-alloy wheels in 18- to 21-inch sizes.
The interior design: a beautiful environment
The
balance of dynamics and comfort so central to the new BMW 7 Series’
character is reflected in the design of the interior. Whether it’s the
driving pleasure generated from behind the wheel, or the sublime sense
of well-being when sat in the rear seats, the ambience of the new BMW
7 Series is both modern and luxurious. All the control and display
elements share a new design that highlights their innovative
functionality – such as the chrome buttons on the multifunctional
steering wheel and centre console, and the touchscreen surface for the
control panel of the Automatic air conditioning with four-zone control.
The controls on the centre console are – like the interior trim
strip – framed by fine wood or aluminium surfaces. Both the trim
strips and the instrument panel’s chrome surrounds which border them
are made individually for each car; their dimensions are therefore
matched to the nearest millimetre. The standard and optional equipment
items are crafted from carefully selected materials and with the build
quality expected of precision craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the generous
levels of space on board are highlighted by a horizontal surface
structure that extends through the door trim. Customers can choose
from six colour variants for the standard Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery.
Furthermore, the Design Pure Excellence package, which is
available separately for both the exterior and the interior, features
an additional chrome strip above the front fog lamps, matt
black-painted brake callipers and a chrome strip for the rear apron.
An Alcantara headliner, fine wood inlays for the seat belt outlet
covers, armrest and roof grab handles in the rear embellish the
interior. On long wheelbase models the Design Pure Excellence exterior
package is standard whilst the option interior package also includes
deep-pile floor mats for the rear compartment.
The M Sport models include an M aerodynamic package comprising
model-specific front/rear aprons and side skirts, plus 19-inch M
light-alloy wheels in twin-spoke design, illuminated door sill
finishers bearing the M logo and accents in either light or dark
chrome. Inside there’s a BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite and
Fineline black wood interior trim strips with high-gloss metal effect.
BMW EfficientDynamics: lighter, stronger, more
advanced
The advances achieved with the latest
generation of the BMW 7 Series succeed in resolving a number of
traditionally conflicting aims: the car comes with an array of new
innovations but weighs less, performance is more dynamic but fuel
consumption has been reduced, and while it is more luxurious than
ever, emissions are lower. This ground-breaking evolution is due to
BMW EfficientDynamics technology, comprising the most diverse range of
measures ever to have been implemented in a production BMW. The
unrivalled expertise derived from the development of BMW i cars has
successfully been harnessed.
Careful material selection, energy-efficient production
processes and further improved arrangements for environmentally
friendly recycling help the new BMW 7 Series to obtain an exemplary
life cycle assessment covering its entire product life. The
environmental impact - the “greenhouse potential” - is around 25 per
cent lower than in the outgoing model.
The BMW EfficientLightweight concept means that the models in
the new BMW 7 Series line-up are up to 130kg lighter than their
predecessors, despite boasting a significantly greater number of
comfort and safety features. The key element here is the special body
structure known as the Carbon Core. Thanks to its composite
construction featuring CFRP, ultra-high-tensile steels and aluminium,
the intelligent body design succeeds in increasing the strength and
rigidity of the passenger cell while also bringing about a substantial
reduction in vehicle weight. By using a hybrid construction of CFRP
with ultra-high-tensile steels for structural elements, such as those
in the vicinity of the B-pillars, the design of the sheet-metal
components can be adapted to save weight.
The Carbon Core body is based on technology transferred from BMW
i car development. The new BMW 7 Series is the first ever vehicle in
which industrially manufactured CFRP is used together with steel and
aluminium. It combines with the use of aluminium for specific sections
of the body and chassis along with the systematic improvement of
smaller details. Apart from the doors, the bootlid is also made from
aluminium for the first time, and its use for assorted suspension
components reduces the unsprung masses by as much as 15 per cent – to
the benefit of suspension comfort. The vehicle’s centre of gravity is
now even lower, and the load is distributed 50:50 between the two
axles for perfect balance.
Engines: a new generation ‘sixes’
The
six-cylinder in-line engines, with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology,
that are fitted in the new BMW 7 Series range stem from the BMW
Group’s latest generation of engines. The 3.0-litre petrol unit under
the bonnet of the BMW 740Li produces an output of 326hp, 7hp more than
the engine it replaces. The new power unit’s crankcase, cylinder head
and oil sump are all made from aluminium. The TwinScroll turbocharger
features an indirect system of charge air-cooling that is incorporated
into the intake manifold and works in unison with High Precision
Direct Injection, the very latest version of VALVETRONIC and
Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing. Not only has the efficiency of
the new straight-six engine been increased, its response is even more
spontaneous as well.
The diesel unit powering the BMW 730d and BMW 730Ld models has a
3.0-litre capacity and likewise boasts a 7hp increase in output, in
this case to 265hp, combined with superior efficiency. Peak torque is
now 620Nm , which translates into formidable pulling power. What’s
more, fuel consumption and emissions are considerably lower as well
thanks to a reduction in weight, improved thermodynamics for the
turbocharging system with VNT technology and a new common-rail direct
injection system with piezo injectors that now generate a maximum
pressure of 2,500 bar. The new diesel models in the BMW 7 Series
line-up are available with xDrive as an option.
There are also two new plug-in hybrid models: the BMW 740e, and
the BMW 740Le xDrive – proof that it’s not just the Carbon Core that
has been gleaned from the development of BMW i cars, but also BMW
eDrive powertrain technology. The intelligently controlled interaction
between a 2.0-litre petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
and an electric drive unit integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic
transmission endows the BMW 740e with dynamic acceleration yet very
low consumption and emissions figures in everyday driving. While
producing a total system output of 326hp, it returns a combined fuel
consumption of 134.5mpg in the guise of the BMW 740e or a combined
electric power consumption of 12.5 kWh. CO2 emissions are just 49g/km.
The energy for the electric motor is drawn from a lithium-ion
high-voltage battery housed underneath the rear seat where it is very
well protected in the event of a crash. It can be recharged by
connecting to any standard domestic power socket or a BMW Wallbox, as
well as at public charging stations. The eDrive button on the centre
console lets the driver adjust the hybrid drive’s operating mode. In
the AUTO eDrive basic setting, the engine’s power is boosted to
notable effect by the electric drive when accelerating or during quick
bursts of speed. With the MAX eDrive mode engaged, meanwhile, the BMW
740e is able to run purely on electric power, meaning zero local
emissions, at speeds of up to 75 mph and for a maximum range of up to
25 miles (BMW 740Le xDrive: up to 23 miles). The driver is also able
to select the Battery Control mode, which raises or maintains the
high-voltage battery’s state of charge as required. In this way,
electrical power can be deliberately conserved for all-electric
driving later in the journey. Whenever route guidance is active in the
navigation system, the predictive power management function calculates
a journey-specific strategy for electric driving through to the
entered destination. The standard specification for the BMW 740e and
BMW 740Le xDrive furthermore includes an auxiliary heating and
ventilation system, which is powered by electricity from the
high-voltage battery or from the mains supply while charging.
The standard-fit eight-speed Steptronic transmission contributes
to further efficiency savings with its wider ratio spread, reduced
weight and optimised calibration. A new transmission control system
makes for more comfortable shifting and allows the transmission to be
linked up with the standard Navigation system. An eight-speed
Steptronic Sport transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel
is available as an option, which also features a Launch Control function.
Features such as Brake Energy Regeneration and Auto Start Stop
ensure highly efficient energy management. Activating the ECO PRO mode
with the Driving Experience Control switch allows use of the coasting
function, which decouples the powertrain in overrun phases while
travelling at speeds between 31–100mph. This mode’s range of functions
– which are now individually programmable for the first time –
additionally include efficiency-oriented operation of comfort
features, efficiency tips, as well as the Route-ahead Assistant, which
gives recommendations for an efficient driving style based on the
navigation data.
Chassis control and Driving Experience: Comfort and
dynamism
With its double-joint front axle, five-link
rear axle and Electric Power Steering, the new BMW 7 Series comes with
all the right ingredients for precise, assured handling
characteristics. The inclusion of a 2-axle self-levelling air
suspension system as standard makes a further contribution to the
superb ride comfort.
The level control can additionally be operated manually,
allowing the vehicle’s ride height to be raised by 20mm when driving
along a rough stretch of road, for instance. At speeds above
approximately 22mph, the level control automatically reverts to its
standard setting. When SPORT mode is activated with the Driving
Experience Control switch the ride height automatically drops by 10mm
when travelling at high speed.
Variable Damper Control is also fitted as standard. The
electronically controlled dampers improve ride and suspension comfort
at the same time as contributing to the car’s dynamic handling
qualities. A variety of modes can be engaged using the Driving
Experience Control switch.
A new development is the Executive Drive Pro feature. This
active chassis control system, which is available for all models with
the exception of the BMW 740e and BMW 740Le xDrive, works in unison
with the 2-axle air suspension and the Variable Damper Control to
achieve a remarkable standard of suspension, damping and vibration
comfort. It comprises the newly refined version of the Dynamic Drive
system for reducing rolling movement at the front and rear axle. For
the first time, active roll stabilisation is now carried out
electromechanically, allowing the body roll forces to be equalised
particularly swiftly and precisely when taking bends at speed. When
driving in a straight line, the adjustable anti-roll bars are set so
as to allow the suspension system the greatest possible freedom of
movement for increased comfort. What’s more, the new system is also
more energy efficient compared to hydraulic control, and it also
incorporates an anticipatory chassis control function where advance
information for regulating the combination of chassis systems is
gleaned from the driving style analysis readings, the data from the
navigation system and a stereo camera.
A further refined version of the Integral Active Steering system
is available as another optional extra. The planetary gearset
previously used at the front axle has given way to a variable steering
rack ratio, which means that the Integral Active Steering can now also
be offered in conjunction with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
for the first time. By turning the rear wheels in either the opposing
or the same direction when steering, depending on the specific driving
situation, this system is capable of increasing both manoeuvrability
at low speeds and agility during high-paced driving.
For the first time, an ADAPTIVE mode can also be selected via
the standard Driving Experience Control switch. With this setting
activated, the vehicle set-up is matched to the current driving style
and changing route profile in an adaptive, clearly perceptible
fashion. With Professional Navigation system as standard, map data is
also taken into account.
The Driving Experience Control switch located on the centre
console now sports a new design, and drivers have the option of
programming an individual configuration for the SPORT and ECO PRO
modes via the iDrive operating system.
Interior comfort: the ultimate in style and
comfort
The iDrive system’s operating concept has been
expanded to include the method so familiar from consumer electronics
devices: when combined with the standard Navigation system the iDrive
operating system’s monitor comes in the form of a touch display for
the first time. The system can furthermore be specified with the
addition of BMW gesture control, which is also being premiered in the
new BMW 7 Series. By making specific hand movements in the vicinity of
the centre console - where a 3D sensor registers them - commonly used
infotainment system functions can be controlled very intuitively and
conveniently. The various gestures serve, for instance, to adjust the
audio volume, control the 3D view display and accept or reject
incoming phone calls.
The standard multifunctional instrument display with a 12.3-inch
display area alters the graphics and colour scheme used for the
cockpit gauges to match the mode selected with the Driving Experience
Control switch.
The standard four-zone automatic air-conditioning features a
separate control console in the rear is standard across all BMW 7
Series in the UK. The control panels feature a touch-sensitive surface
for the first time: the intensity of the ventilation, the seat climate
control functions as well as the fragrance system can all be
controlled by touching on-screen buttons. Opting for the Heat Comfort
package makes it possible to heat up the steering wheel rim and the
armrests in both the doors and the front and rear centre consoles, in
addition to the front and rear seats. The Extended rear
air-conditioning option for the long-wheelbase BMW 740Li and BMW 730Ld
models comprises two extra, individually adjustable air vents in the
roof liner.
A hands-free phone system complete with Bluetooth audio
streaming and USB port is included as standard. A universal holder
with an inductive charging facility that is compatible with a range of
mobile phones is also equipped as standard. This Comfort telephony
with wireless charging includes a holder in the centre console with
LED charge status display along with a second microphone to optimise
the hands-free functionality for the front passenger.
The massage function for the standard comfort seats offers a
choice of eight programs, each with three different levels of
intensity, which are designed to relax and stimulate the muscles in
regions of the body that can be individually selected. In the rear, it
additionally offers a Vitality Programme that has been specially
devised for the new BMW 7 Series and allows the passengers to engage
in active training to revitalise the body on longer journeys. The
training programme instructions are displayed on the Rear-seat
entertainment system screens. The massage function is standard for the
front seats and an option for the rear.
The Executive Lounge Seating (expected July 2016) provides a
superlative standard of travel comfort in the rear seat behind the
front passenger seat. The backrest can be reclined to an angle of up
to 42.5 degrees. To offer the passenger in the rear even greater
legroom, the front passenger seat can be slid forward by an extra 90mm
and its backrest tilted all the way forward. For a completely
unobstructed view to the front, the head restraint can be folded down
as well. An electrically operated fold-out footrest can also be found
on the back of the front passenger seat. The rear-seat entertainment
system screen can be electrically adjusted to the ideal viewing angle
for the rear passenger’s current seat position. In addition to all
this, the Executive Lounge rear console also features a fold-out
table, two cupholders and a storage compartment, as well as the new
BMW Touch Command unit.
The latter is a removable tablet with a screen diagonal of 7
inches, which can be used from any seat and even outside the vehicle.
It lets the occupants control comfort functions such as seat
adjustment, interior lighting and air conditioning, as well as the
infotainment, navigation and communication system. It can also be used
to play external audio and video files, as a games console or for
surfing the internet. A WiFi hotspot built into the vehicle provides
the necessary online connectivity. Any content retrieved from the
Rear-seat entertainment menu with the aid of the tablet is shown on
the Rear-seat entertainment Experience system’s two 10-inch screens.
The exclusive atmosphere inside the new BMW 7 Series can be
further accentuated by attractive lighting design. The standard
Ambient lighting provides harmonious indirect illumination in the
vicinity of the instrument panel, the door beltlines, the map pockets
on the front seat backs, and in the footwells. Courtesy lights and
illuminated bars on the door sills also form part of the
specification. There is a choice of six different colour variants for
the lighting effects, which can be selected in the iDrive menu. Beyond
this, there is also a Welcome Light Carpet that produces eye-catching
lighting graphics in the entrance/exit area with the help of light
sources incorporated into the side skirts.
When specified with the optional roller sunblinds for the rear
side windows and rear window, the long-wheelbase versions of the new
BMW 7 Series are additionally equipped with another new development
known as Ambient highlight. Vertically arranged light sources in the
B-pillar area illuminate the rear compartment to great effect. The
intensity of the lighting can be adjusted by means of contact sensors,
as well as from either the iDrive menu or BMW Touch Command.
As an alternative to the electrically operated glass roof that
comes as standard in the long-wheelbase versions of the new BMW 7
Series (and as an optional extra in all other models), a two-section
Panoramic glass roof with an opening front section is also available.
There is yet another option in the form of the Sky Lounge Panoramic
glass roof, which uses the light emitted by LED modules to create the
magical effect of a starlit sky. As with the Ambient light, there is a
choice of six different colour schemes for the lighting pattern. Both
the moving glass section and the interior liner are electrically
operated on all glass roof variants.
The occupants sense of smell has not been neglected either, with
the availability of the optional Ambient Air package. It comprises
functions for ionising the air and releasing fragrance into the
vehicle interior with selected scents, both of which can be controlled
from the air conditioning control console or the iDrive menu. Three
levels of intensity can be set, and there are a choice of eight scents
in all, two of which can be applied in the vehicle at the same time.
Finally, the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system
offered as an option brings a fully active 10-channel amplifier, with
an output of 1,400 watts, and 16 partially illuminated speakers
together to produce an exceptionally precise and wonderfully rich
sound in the cabin. In the process, dynamic sound equalizing with
three analogue crossovers ensures uniform acoustic performance
delivered to all seats.
BMW ConnectedDrive: intelligent connectivity and
assistance
The BMW 7 Series has pioneered landmark
innovations such as the onboard computer with outside temperature
display in 1980, Park Distance Control in 1991 and a built-in
navigation system in 1994. With the most extensive range of BMW
ConnectedDrive assistance systems and mobility services ever offered
for a BMW, the new 7 Series upholds this fine tradition of technical advancement.
In conjunction with the standard navigation system, and courtesy
of the embedded BMW ConnectedDrive Services SIM card, the standard
Real Time Traffic Information function eases journeys and also
supports interactive traffic sign updating – a world-first.
There’s a new-generation Head-Up Display that comes with a 75
per cent larger projection area, while the displayed information and
images offer further improved quality and detail and are presented in
full colour. And the new BMW 7 Series is the first production car in
the world that can be manoeuvred into and out of forward parking or
garage spaces without the driver even having to be sitting inside the
vehicle. The process is activated by the driver from outside the
vehicle using the new BMW Display Key and then performed
semi-autonomously by the vehicle. In addition, the new version of the
optional Parking Assistant makes light work of selecting and
manoeuvring into parallel or forward parking spaces. This feature is
available from November 2015 onwards.
The optional Driving Assistant safety package has now been
extended to include Rear collision prevention and Rear crossing
traffic warning. Both these functions use data supplied by sensors at
either side of the rear of the vehicle. The Driving Assistant package
also includes the Approach control and Person Warning with light city
braking function, Lane Change and Lane Departure Warning and Speed
Limit Info with no-overtaking indicator. Moreover, the Driving
Assistant Plus package also includes not only Active Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function and front crossing traffic warning, but
also the Steering and lane control assistant including Traffic jam
assistant and Lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function has also been
extended: when this system is active, drivers can simply press a
button to acknowledge speed restrictions detected by Speed Limit Info.
The speed setting is then adapted to comply with the detected speed limit.
Night driving enjoyment and safety can be enhanced with the
optional systems Adaptive LED headlights with BMW Selective Beam, for
maximised high-beam usage, and BMW Night Vision. The Night Vision
system, which includes pedestrian and animal protection and a marker
light, relays a real-time image to the Control Display showing people,
larger animals and other heat-radiating objects. A headlight beam also
spotlights the detected objects.
The body and safety: Strong, comfortable,
proactive.
The Carbon Core makes significant advances
not just in terms of weight reduction but also in enhancing the
strength and stiffness of the passenger cell. The integral safety
concept comprises not only highly resilient supporting structures, but
also generous deformation zones and precisely defined load paths that
ensure forces generated in an impact are diverted and absorbed
extremely effectively.
A comprehensive safety equipment package features front and side
airbags, head/curtain airbags for the front and rear seats, active
head restraints, three- point inertia-reel seat belts with belt force
limiters and belt tensioners in the front seats, as well as ISOFIX
child seat mountings in the rear. If a collision looks inevitable, the
standard Dynamic Safety system activates the belt tensioners and, if
necessary, closes the side windows and the glass roof. The seat
backrests are also brought into an upright position to ensure the
restraint systems work to best effect.
Under the standard electrically operated tailgate a broad, level
load space opens up offering luggage capacity of 515 litres. The
optional through-loading system provides an aperture into the cabin
measuring 20cms wide and 24cms high.
The boot in the BMW 740e and BMW 740Le xDrive models likewise
features a level surface and provides 420 litres of space, which far
exceeds that of comparable plug-in hybrid models in this segment.
Lowering the cover in the rear section of the boot and opening the
side storage compartments provides additional stowage space. The
standard Comfort Access feature, includes hands-free opening and
closing of the boot lid.
The new BMW 7 Series is also the first car in its segment to
come with the option of innovative laser headlights including BMW
Selective Beam. BMW Laserlight, which had its production-model world
premiere in the BMW i8, provides a high-beam range of 600m . Compared
to the already extraordinarily powerful LED headlights featured as
standard, this signifies a doubling of the range. The risk of dazzling
oncoming or preceding road users is reliably excluded by the
integrated BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle High- beam assistant.
BMW Individual: making the new BMW 7 Series your
own
Expressive paintwork colours, exclusive light-alloy
wheels, choice wood and leather variants and other high-quality
details available as ex-factory options all allow considerable
personalisation of the new BMW 7 Series.
The market launch of the new BMW 7 Series will be accompanied by
a BMW Individual Design Composition for the BMW 740Li model. This will
feature BMW Individual paintwork in the new Almandine Brown metallic,
combined with the premium features of the exterior design Pure
Excellence. The 20-inch forged BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in
V-spoke design come in Silver/Ferric Grey bi-colour look.
Inside there’s BMW Individual fine-grain Merino full leather in
the colour ‘Tartufo’, which is available for the first time. During
the manufacture of this leather upholstery, carefully selected,
unblemished raw materials are processed using especially gentle
techniques. As a result, the leather used for the seats, door trim
panels, lower instrument panel section, centre console, armrests and
door pulls retains its natural open-pore structure. The soft,
fine-grain surfaces remain breathable and provide supreme comfort.
Hand-woven piping and woven-look quilting feature on the seat
surfaces, and to match this, the floor covering and floor mats, seat
belts and BMW Individual Alcantara headliner also come in Tartufo.
There are also door sills with illuminated BMW Individual lettering,
BMW Individual interior trim strips in Piano Finish Black and a BMW
Individual leather steering wheel with fine-wood applications in the
same finish.
In addition to the above, the BMW Individual Design Composition
includes the BMW Head-Up Display, Surround View, the Panorama glass
roof, Active seat ventilation in the front, the Heat Comfort package,
the Harman Kardon surround sound system and the Rear-seat
entertainment Experience.
Other options available from BMW Individual include the BMW
Individual high-gloss Shadow Line for the exterior, the BMW Individual
Anthracite headliner, the BMW Individual cool box, the BMW Individual
Alcantara headliner and BMW Individual rear reading lights with
gimbal-mounted light sources in the headliner.
Production: building on history at
Dingolfing
Since the launch of the first model
generation in 1977, the BMW 7 Series has been made on the assembly
lines of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. This production facility not only
possesses the tradition for building BMW’s top-of-the-line models, but
also plays an important role as a centre of competence for lightweight
construction. For example, the aluminium bodies for Rolls-Royce models
are produced in Dingolfing, as are drive and chassis components for
other BMW production plants. The factory in Lower Bavaria supplies
both the aluminium chassis and the high-voltage batteries – along with
other electric drive components – for the BMW i models which are
assembled atBMW Group Plant Leipzig.
The new BMW 7 Series goes on sale on 24 October 2015. Prices
start at £64,530 OTR.
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