AC Schnitzer 2009 BMW 7-series

2009 BMW 7-series

2009 BMW 7-series

March 15th, 2009 by | No Comments | Filed in 2009, AC Schnitzer, BMW 7 Series

BMW M7


BMW has time and time again denied even considering a 7-series based M7 luxury high-performance sedan. That doesn’t stop the rumour mill from spinning at high speed though. For sure a twelve-cylinder 760i is under production as proven by spy pictures.

But this rendering of a possible BMW M7 may be seen as a nudge to the powers that be by fans that as nice as a 760i might be, it does not replace the craving they experience for something more. The front bumper is certainly M as it resembles other M bumpers from cars like the M5. The side mirrors were strangely left untouched but the wheels got seven double-spoke rims that almost pass as genuine M kit. This artist impression is more like the touch of a feather than a passionate stroke from a Picasso brush.

Sticking with the rumour theme, a BMW M7 would probably use the same 6.0-litre V12 from a 760i and produce in excess of 600hp (441kW) through the use of turbo technology. It would compete with cars like the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG/ S600 and the Audi S8.

Source: World Car Fans

February 9th, 2009 by | No Comments | Filed in 7 Series, BMW 7 Series, M7

2009 BMW 7 Series


2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i


2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i


2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

With the introduction of the all-new 2009 BMW 750i, Bavaria famous carmaker deemphasizes the visuals while advancing the car of a more technical innovation yet. If you hear the word \”walk softly and carry big stick\”, then you have got the idea behind the 2009 BMW 750i. Karim Habib design team has successfully balanced traditional BMW cues with this full size car proportion and attitude. European pedestrian crash standards have exerted clear portrait of the 750i\’s nose, while the less adventurous styling the new car is easier on the eyes than the conscious self from the preceding details. Although the new car is wider and longer wheelbase track, weight has been pared by some 82 pounds and torsional rigidity has increased by 20 percent. Credit the strategic use of ultra-high strength steel in the structure and the use of aluminum for the roof, doors, hood, rear subframe, differential housing and all suspension links. What relief or just because the hyper-slick grease, the door of the preproduction cars we drove glides open, and lightly tug the protruding wood trim in the door with a whump. Interior materials and construction that will appear to a high standard. Atmosphere that does not stray far from the other BMW. At the same time, those familiar with the Series 7 will be out notice that the cruise-control paddle is missing, and now has moved to the left-hand talk about the steering wheel. So BMW has replaced the steering column-mounted gear selector with electricity excoriation on the console in the middle such as BMW x5. Critics of the iDrive can rejoice. In an implicit recognition that many maligned multimedia system rethink needed, BMW has completely overhauled it. Improvements that should be valued. New keyboard shortcuts to various functions such as radio and navigation (including a \”back\” button such as the Internet browser) can be operated by feel, and navigating through various menus more intuitive. A large, clear 10.2-inch black panel resolution screen that impressive and does not bathe in the sun. A touchscreen display continues to be eschewed, as BMW contends designs such as this demands more focus adjustment so that your eyes need too long to take a glance. The Bavarian automaker from a ship full of techno-Goodies. In addition to the familiar active antiroll bar, the new system including optional rear-wheel steering and standard multimode dampers that both rebound and compression damping. Version of the 7 Series sold in Europe will recognize the signs, speed limit, the system is currently being reviewed US-bound model.

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

Safety in the future, there is path departure warning system and increase the thermal-imaging night vision system that recognizes pedestrians. A note on the company\’s philosophy here – this system only provides a warning. BMW stopped short of this then allows the system to change the driver\’s steering or braking inputs on the basic philosophy that it will remove too much control from the driver. To the left of the gear selector button cluster is the new \”Dynamic Driving Control.\” This system allows drivers to toggle through four vehicle configurations – Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus. They are more aggressive level control damper, steering ratio and assist, antiroll bar stiffness, shift calibration of the six-speed autobox, throttle and get stability control. It takes more than clever electronic car to form a character, but, as all new double-wishbone front suspension shows that the basic geometry of the suspension has not been lost unscrutinized by the engineers. The new front end to increase cornering grip in a way that better camber curve, compared with MacPherson struts usually found on BMWs. BMW orchestrated the battery up and evaluation of the test center in Miramas, France, to show off the 750i\’s skill set. Former F1 circuit has bumps and berms, and we know that there are meaningful distinctions between the driving mode, but make sure that each mode shows aptitude. There is something here for many drivers.

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

Stands for what the technology is about transparency – with experience from the 2009 BMW 750i does not fall on the sword of their own competence. You can throttle the apexes and the cornering balance because you have the attitude that only the good sense of grip each tire provides. Sports Plus with DSC on even allows a little tail-out driving before intervening to fix the slide. The 750i is (and this came as a bit surprising) fun to drive in anger. Whether the speed or maneuvering to parking stalls, the 750i is far more agile you expect from this full-size luxo-opponent to be. Rear-steering helps here, knocking 28 inches off the turning circle by rotating the wheel back up to 3 degrees in the opposite direction from the fronts at low speeds. In the high-speed, rear wheels turn in phase with the fronts to facilitate lane changes. Overall, BMW appears to steer back to work without fear of side effects from the system on the Infiniti G37. Part of the 750i\’s enthusiastic nature can be associated with a 400 horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 shared with the X6, which picks up the 750i light and hurls it forward with authority. The Company stated that 0-100-km / h (62-mph) time 5.2 seconds. Between the corner, turbo lag is not considered, and no vibration noise and a little precious. Direct injection-mill maximum torque of 442 pounds-feet is on tap during the plateau from 1750-4500 rpm, and the last just blurs in the rush smooth as ever heaps to speed up. It\’s an effortless sense of the more than normally aspirated V12 support in addition to the eight-cylinder, which is entirely appropriate attitude for the hand-picked luxury sedan. Good also, because the V8 is the only machine that will be available at the launch of the US-spec 750i and extended-wheelbase 750Li in March of next year.

February 8th, 2009 by | No Comments | Filed in 2009, 2009 BMW 7-Series, BMW 7 Series