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-2013 BMW 7-series (Updated) AKA "The mid-life facelift"-
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beautiful
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[NTer] not an M model...wouldn't be caught dead in it [/NTer]
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B- topic.
Where da pics and comparison pics at?!
@ hands free trunk opening. What does that even mean? I put a button on my keys for my Camry and the trunk flies open. I mean other than that how lazy can you get.
Not hating, love Bimmers but I swear some new "technology" is ridiculous. I may retract that statement if someone explains...
Where da pics and comparison pics at?!
Not hating, love Bimmers but I swear some new "technology" is ridiculous. I may retract that statement if someone explains...
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HIGHLIGHTS
740i / 750i
740i/Li gets 315 horsepowers / 330 lb-ft torque (high output version of 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder N55 engine), with estimated 20% reduced fuel consumption
750i/Li gets 445 horsepowers / 480 lb-ft torque (+45hp / +30tq) over predecessor (V8 N63tu engine), estimated 25% reduced fuel consumption
0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds (preliminary) for 750i/Li
Latest 8 speed automatic transmission
Auto Start-Stop
Brake energy regeneration
Second generation Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT, COMFORT+, SPORT, SPORT+ modes
Coasting Mode for ECO PRO mode (engine decoupled when coasting 30-100mph - engine freewheels on deceleration with no engine braking effect)
Dynamic Damper Control
Active Roll Stabilization (standard on 760Li, optional in other models)
Integral Active Steering
Self leveling air suspension
xDrive now available on 740Li
ActiveHybrid 7
Now powered by 315hp inline 6-cylinder N55 engine (replaces V
, with 55hp electric motor
349 horserpowers / 367 lb-ft torque
0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds (preliminary)
14% efficiency increase over new 740Li
Facelift Features
Larger grille chrome surround
Nine grille slats (down from original 12 slats)
Large, full-width air intake in revised front apron (now split into three sections)
New air curtain vents
Pair of chrome bars in revised front apron
LED corona "angel" light rings
LED turn signal indicators in headlight (8 LED units on each side)
New 'eyelash' light strip at top of headlights
Squared corona rings for LED headlights
Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Rear tailights now feature more contrast with differing shades of red
Second chrome strip in rear apron (and another slim chrome bar between four chromed tailpipe tips for 760Li)
Newly designed, more slender front seats
Individual rear comfort seats (standard on 760Li and optional on other models) - individually adjustable backrest angle, seat position, and head restraints
Optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package now includes iDrive controller and two 9.2" screens
Enhanced interior soundproofing
New interior ambient lighting (adjustable color - footwell and B-pillar lights)
Band & Olufsen sound system now available
New Generation Navigation System
Powered by 1.3GhZ processor and dedicated 3D graphics card
Revised graphical user interface with 3D elements, with menus presented in virtual, 3D spaces
Navigation displays revised and enhanced
Pie menu
Full speech recognition function and dictation function (for composing short text based messages), recognizes six languages
Two phones may now be paired to the car at the same time, via bluetooth
* See photos of the new navigation system below
Other Technology
Enhanced Active Cruise Control, featuring Stop & Go to automatically brake car if required
Active Protection, featuring Attention Assistant
BMW Parking Assistant
Hands-free trunk opening
740i / 750i
740i/Li gets 315 horsepowers / 330 lb-ft torque (high output version of 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder N55 engine), with estimated 20% reduced fuel consumption
750i/Li gets 445 horsepowers / 480 lb-ft torque (+45hp / +30tq) over predecessor (V8 N63tu engine), estimated 25% reduced fuel consumption
0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds (preliminary) for 750i/Li
Latest 8 speed automatic transmission
Auto Start-Stop
Brake energy regeneration
Second generation Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT, COMFORT+, SPORT, SPORT+ modes
Coasting Mode for ECO PRO mode (engine decoupled when coasting 30-100mph - engine freewheels on deceleration with no engine braking effect)
Dynamic Damper Control
Active Roll Stabilization (standard on 760Li, optional in other models)
Integral Active Steering
Self leveling air suspension
xDrive now available on 740Li
ActiveHybrid 7
Now powered by 315hp inline 6-cylinder N55 engine (replaces V
, with 55hp electric motor349 horserpowers / 367 lb-ft torque
0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds (preliminary)
14% efficiency increase over new 740Li
Facelift Features
Larger grille chrome surround
Nine grille slats (down from original 12 slats)
Large, full-width air intake in revised front apron (now split into three sections)
New air curtain vents
Pair of chrome bars in revised front apron
LED corona "angel" light rings
LED turn signal indicators in headlight (8 LED units on each side)
New 'eyelash' light strip at top of headlights
Squared corona rings for LED headlights
Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Rear tailights now feature more contrast with differing shades of red
Second chrome strip in rear apron (and another slim chrome bar between four chromed tailpipe tips for 760Li)
Newly designed, more slender front seats
Individual rear comfort seats (standard on 760Li and optional on other models) - individually adjustable backrest angle, seat position, and head restraints
Optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package now includes iDrive controller and two 9.2" screens
Enhanced interior soundproofing
New interior ambient lighting (adjustable color - footwell and B-pillar lights)
Band & Olufsen sound system now available
New Generation Navigation System
Powered by 1.3GhZ processor and dedicated 3D graphics card
Revised graphical user interface with 3D elements, with menus presented in virtual, 3D spaces
Navigation displays revised and enhanced
Pie menu
Full speech recognition function and dictation function (for composing short text based messages), recognizes six languages
Two phones may now be paired to the car at the same time, via bluetooth
* See photos of the new navigation system below
Other Technology
Enhanced Active Cruise Control, featuring Stop & Go to automatically brake car if required
Active Protection, featuring Attention Assistant
BMW Parking Assistant
Hands-free trunk opening
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...Imma try to post pics and info post-by-post
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New Generation Navigation System
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2013 7-series with the M-sport package
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The only thing they changed was the bottom grill?
I know its just a mid cycle refresh buh...
I know its just a mid cycle refresh buh...
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No, The head lights, kidney grill, side mirrors, rear bumper accents and the tail lights got refreshed...It also looks like the Fog lights are LEDs... The main changes are in the interior
imstillmike
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price?
dimelo
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Oooooo that thang pretty
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facebook? Twitter? Not a hazard ??
The car looks amazing though.
The car looks amazing though.
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you mean LCI....
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Wasn't a fan of the previous generation, but this looks even worse. The 5 series looks way better, btw in my opinion:
A8 > S class > XJ > Lexus LS > 7 Series
A8 > S class > XJ > Lexus LS > 7 Series
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Got an email about this couple days ago, love the headlights
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How much ?
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S Class >>>>
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The Ultimate Driving machine
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2011
2013
*scratches head*
2013
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isn't the new 7 series/s class due next year? i'd rather wait and cop the new one...
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huh?
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Nah...maybe 3 years...the new S-class is due next year.