BMW Serie 7 (Topic Ufficiale 2008)

BMW Serie 7 (Topic Ufficiale — 2008)
Fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series — a brand-new interpretation
of style, luxury and driving experience. Entering the
market with three engine variants: BMW 750i, BMW 740i, and
BMW 730d. Additional body variants of this luxury saloon in
the guise of the BMW 750Li and BMW 740Li, with wheelbase
extended by 140 millimetres (5.5) and particular focus on
extra comfort at the rear.
Design of the new BMW 7 Series standing for natural
presence, superior sportiness and precise elegance. The
features of the car are authentically visualised through its
modern, progressive look, with a brand-new range of engines
ensuring BMW Effi cientDynamics of the highest standard.
Lightweight engineering and innovative suspension technology
ensure dynamic driving qualities quite unique in the
luxury class. Driver assistance systems and comfort functions
exclusive to BMW set the foundation for a truly fascinating
driving experience.
An unmistakable, superior look bears out the sporting
character so typical of BMW in its most elegant form. Through
design features such as the car’s dynamic proportions, the
low and stretched side view, sculptured surfaces, the BMW
kidney grille standing for modern style, the large, upright and
low-slung BMW kidney grille and horizontally accentuated
lines at the rear emphasising the sheer power and width of the
car, this luxury saloon offers unique, unparalleled character.
Through its interior design, the BMW 7 Series is a particularly
modern rendition of pure luxury. The innovative interior
concept with clearly structured arrangement of driving and
comfort functions ensures added superiority. The ambience
is exclusive, sophisticated and, in particular, inviting. Gently
swinging shapes, high-quality materials as well as enhanced
space and comfort give the interior its harmonious, generous
and luxurious impression. The driver-oriented cockpit
with its special display in innovative Black Panel technology,
the electronic selector lever on the automatic transmission
featured as standard on the centre console in the immediate
vicinity of the Dynamic Driving Control unit and BMW iDrive
control, as well as the multifunction steering wheel with
an extended range of functions guarantee an unprecedented
driving experience.
New generation of BMW’s trendsetting iDrive control system:
10.2-inch display, high-resolution graphic presentation,
optimised menu structure, new iDrive Controller for the selection
and management of functions by turning, pressing
and tipping, direct selection buttons and, for the fi rst time,
freely programmable favourite buttons for even more intuitive
control and operation. Function-optimised navigation
systems, audio system with hard disc memory. World debut
of BMW ConnectedDrive offering unrestricted access to
the internet through the car’s display as an option.
Brand-new range of engines: V8 petrol engine with
Twin Turbo technology and direct fuel injection (High
Precision Injection) at the top of the range (300 kW/407 hp),
power-optimised straight-six with Twin Turbo and
High Precision Injection (240 kW/326 hp), newly developed
straight-six diesel with turbocharger and third-generation
common rail fuel injection (180 kW/245 hp). All engine variants
with extremely low fuel consumption and emissions for a car
in this segment.
Six-speed automatic transmission with optimised gearshift
dynamics featured as standard on all engine variants, faster
gearshift, improved shift comfort, reduced fuel consumption,
and electronic gear selector.
All-round lightweight concept as an additional contribution
to BMW Effi cientDynamics: Use of multi-phase steel and
heat-formed steel profi les in the body structures. Roof, doors,
front lid and side panels made of aluminium, aluminium
pressure-cast spring supports at the front, fi nal drive with
aluminium housing, all power units with aluminium crankcase.
All-new suspension optimising both driving dynamics and, in
particular, motoring comfort: First BMW Saloon with doublearm
front axle, integral V rear axle exclusive to BMW, front and
rear axles made largely of aluminium. Air suspension at the
rear standard on the BMW 750Li and BMW 740Li. Hydraulic
rack-and-pinion steering with on-demand steering assistance
pump. World debut: Integral Active Steering as a symbiosis

of Active Steering on the front axle and speed-related rearwheel
steering as an option.
Innovative Dynamic Damping Control including Dynamic
Driving Control featured as standard. The dampers, gearshift
dynamics, as well as the gas pedal and steering assistance
map are varied by the Dynamic Driving Control button on the
centre console for the stages COMFORT, NORMAL, and
SPORTS. Special traction mode and SPORTS+ setting with
reduced/deactivated DSC control for a particularly sporting
style of motoring. Dynamic drive, anti-sway control available
as an option.
Unique combination of innovative driver assistance systems
in the luxury class (optional): Cruise control with Stop Go,
Lane Departure Warning including speed limit indicator, Lane
Change Warning, Head-Up Display, High-Beam Assistant,
BMW Night Vision for the fi rst time with detection of individual
persons, Side View, back-up camera.
Maximum occupant protection ensured by optimised body
structure in conjunction with comprehensive, interacting
and electronically controlled passive safety systems,
three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, side airbags
and head airbags at the side, crash activated headrests
at the front, runfl at tyres, tyre defect indicator. Bi-xenon dual
headlights including a daytime lights function, foglamps
and two-stage brake lights featured as standard, Adaptive
Headlights with variable light distribution and Bending Lights
BMW 750i: V8 petrol engine with Twin Turbo
and direct fuel injection
(High Precision Injection)
Capacity: 4,395 cc
max output: 300 kW/407 hp from 5,500-6,400 rpm
max torque: 600 Nm/442 lb-ft from 1,750-4,500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 s (BMW 750Li: 5.3 s)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Average fuel consumption 11.4 l/100 km (24.8 mpg imp)
to EU standard: (BMW 750Li: 11.4 l/100 km)
CO2 emissions to EU standard: 266 g/km (BMW 750Li: 266 g/km)
DAB double tuner, DVD system at the rear, iDrive Controller
for operating entertainment, telecommunication and
navigation functions from the rear seats, four-zone automatic



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