Here we go, a black BMW 760Li spied in broad daylight. A very similar car (though with different plates) was spied a few weeks ago and hailed as the BMW M7. It wasn’t. Although BMW sources have admitted to the company being in the process of producing an M7 high-performance luxury sedan, this is not that car. What this happens to be is a 760Li, the long-wheel-base version of the 760i.
The pictured prototype features big black wheels, a longer wheelbase, four tailpipes shaped like flattened rectangles and what looks like the word “V12″ covered in tape on the front side of the car. Bits of the interior can be seen through the reflective glass but not much in specific detail can be observed.
At the moment BMW is only offering the new 7 Series up to 750i/ Li level where a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 is used to produce 300kW (407hp). Traditionally the 760i/ Li have been the range toppers for the BMW brand with their V12 naturally aspirated engines. Although technical details are not available yet for obvious reasons, speculation is that the V12 configuration has been retained but with an added two turbos for power persuasion. The BMW 760i/ Li should break cover at the Shanghai Motor Show in a couple of months’ time.
If you’re interested to see the options, pricing or a quote for the new 2009 BMW 7 Series - the online configurator is now available on bmwusa.com.
Currently there are two models available now for the US market, the BMW 750i and 750Li. At the end of this year, a high-end V12 model, the BMW 760Li, will come to the US as well.
BMW has released an official video of the BMW X6 M, which is going to be presented in 2009. Naturally it’s a combination of all wheel drive and M power, and Limmer calls it “the X6 in its most sportive form.” Not sure if we can see the point of it, but well…
Here’s a nice comparison test between the new 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and the 2009 BMW M3.
Every new 911 is a solid dose of Porsche tradition. You want to connect with the past? Plug yourself into one of these rear-engine babies. Tire noise, a stiff ride, tightly wound steering; the 911 is for folks who still want to touch the road, get their hands dirty, and work up a farmer’s sweat.
Alpina, one of BMW’s tuners, has decided to release a teaser sketch of the next generation B7 super sedan. This car is based on the 2009 7 Series, but with various exterior modifications.
BMW released the details on the new 2009 7 Series back in September, revealing that the range topping 750i would be getting a 400hp 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine. At this moment engine specifications are not available for the B7, but it’s very likely the V8 powerhouse will be further tuned. It has also been suggested that BMW’s upcoming eight-speed transmission may find its way into the next-generation Alpina B7.
This heavily disguised BMW test car has triggered rumours that BMW is working on a production model of the CS concept car. The spy shots show a large sedan, like the 7-series, but with unique elements at the front-end and a generally more sportier impression.
The luxury four-seater was intended as a rival for the Maserati Quattroporte and upcoming Porsche Panamera. But last month, BMW announced that it would be focusing on smaller cars, with which the production CS, likely to be called the 8-Series, was out of the picture. However, the latest spy photos most likely show further development of the super-sedan.
Over the past days, BMW has released a couple of videos about their all-new 2009 Z4 Roadster. Like before, Head of Design Adrian van Hooydonk discusses the exterior design of the new model. We’ve also found a video showing just the interior design of the new model. See this second video after the break.
We all know by now that many car manufactures around the world are having monetary problems and see their sales plummet in 2008. This doesn’t count for BMW’s M Division, because the German tuning team of BMW has sold 50% more cars during the first 11 months of 2008, compared to last year. From January to November 2008, BMW has sold 22,340 M-Model cars worldwide compared to 14,092 vehicles in the same period in 2007. Already by August 2008 BMW M’s sales figures reached 16,150 units, exceeding last year’s total figure of 16,128 units.
Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW’s Head of Design, explains some design details of the new 2009 BMW 7 Series. The Dutchman has been the BMW’s frontman for some years now and almost all new designs have been explained by him.
It’s taken a while, but the mistery around the new 2009 BMW Z4 is all gone now. The first uncovered photo has been leaked onto the web. Looking at the picture, the car apparently was photographed in a BMW showroom somewhere before its official unveiling, on December 15th.
While the new alloys are very nice, the sharp lines and curvy hood are a bit too much for our liking and the new headlights don’t look all that great either. But we’ll wait for the official photos, they could very well change our minds completely…
