The new BMW 7 Series will not only be distinguished by its new design (which probably includes split headlights). There will also be a wide range of engines – petrol and diesel, plug-in hybrids and even the highly anticipated all-electric BMW i7. Those who already regret the disappearance of the 760 (L)i and its majestic V12 can rest assured that the successor will keep high-performance engines, with several versions of more than 600 hp, including a twin-turbo 4.4 V8 4.4 and a rechargeable hybrid which uses a turbocharged 6-in-line.
Turbo on every level
Firstly, all combustion engines, which are largely taken over from the current generation, will be pressurized, as is already the case. The base versions will use a 3-litre six-cylinder in-line turbo petrol engine with an output of 275 (730i) or 375 hp (740i). The top engine will consist of two variants of the 4.4 twin-turbo V8 with an output of 545 hp (750i) or 635 hp (M760i). Enough to make you forget the 608 horsepower of the current V12-powered 760i. Note that all variants will be equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system.
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Electrification at the top
However, the top of the range will not be occupied by a pure combustion engine, but by one of the three plug-in hybrid variants announced by our colleagues from Auto Motor und Sport. The three PHEVs would all use the turbocharged 6-in-line. Powers are said to be 400, 500 and 650 hp, with the latter likely using two electric motors.
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The BMW i7, the all-electric counterpart to the 7 Series, will use the powertrain from the BMW iX and could thus get up to 619 hp and 1100 NM (i7 eDrive60). The basic version then offers 385 hp and 765 Nm of torque, also with four-wheel drive.
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