Introducing: The new BMW 7 Series.

The addition to the model range of the BMW 740e sees the arrival in the luxury sedan segment of BMW eDrive technology. The plug-in hybrid model, which will be launched in long wheelbase BMW 740Le form, is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor, which together generate total system output of 326 hp. The BMW 740e records combined fuel consumption of 2.1 litres per 100km as calculated in the EU test cycle for hybrid vehicles and a combined electric power consumption of 12.5 kWh per 100km.

CO2 emissions stand at 49 grams per kilometre (which is provisional). The electric drive system, supplied with energy by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, provides a noticeable boost for the combustion engines when dynamic acceleration is required. Moreover, the BMW eDrive technology enables all-electric and therefore locally emission-free driving at speeds of up to 120 km/h and with a range of up to 40km.

In the new BMW 7 Series the iDrive operating system’s monitor comes in touch display form for the first time. Another new addition to the iDrive system’s functionality is BMW gesture control. 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.

The new BMW 7 Series is the world’s first series-produced car that owners will be able to maneuver in or out of forward-parking spaces or garages without anyone at the wheel. This option allows drivers to access tight parking spaces with ease. The driver initiates the car’s progress forwards into or in reverse out of a space using the likewise newly developed BMW Display Key. While the car is carrying out the semi-automated maneuver, the driver watches out for obstacles.

The design of the new BMW 7 Series provides an authentic showcase for the car’s character. Harmonious proportions, a strongly controlled surface design and precise lines point to the stylistic confidence, assured dynamics and exclusive elegance at work here. Characteristic features of the interior include generous levels of space accentuated by its horizontal surfaces and lines, the driver-focused cockpit design, the fusion of exquisite materials and precision craftsmanship and the sophisticated functionality of the control and display elements.

Credits: Oneshift News Team