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      02-25-2012, 07:27 PM   #1
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Premium Impulse - The BMW 7er LCi.

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The BMW 7er LCi

With the conversation taking over in regards to the next generation - lighter CFRP intensive BMW 7er.

The current car is approaching mid-life and in the face of an upcoming tech-intensive Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. The BMW 7er receives it's "Life cycle impulse"or BMW's designation for a makeover.
And to make sure the 7er remains as the S-Klasse's true challenger especially in key markets of tech-intensive luxury sedans such as the US, China and the Middle East.
BMW will introduce a revitalised 7er in a few weeks at the Beijing Autoshow at the end of April. Showcasing not only a fresh new look , the new 7er will also bring a host of new engineering changes as well as technology updates and new engines to increase performance and efficiency.


The new 7er (F01/F02) actually comes with some major engineering updates as well as a refresh to keep the car looking modern and current.
One of which is the application of a Petrol V8 with BMW's patented "Cylinder Dimming" bring emissions down to 199g/ km. Two new diesels in the guise of the TRI-turbo M-Diesel although it wont be a fully fledged M Performance Automobile. And a new entry six Cylinder diesel with 159g/Km emissions.

The Active Hybrid 7 now features the drivetrain from the 5er and 3er Active Hybrid . One major change is the inclusion of BMW's eight-speed automatic transmission and extensive changes have been made to the car's chassis to improve ride comfort and to make the car's steering and overall dynamics more engaging with extensive reconfigured dampers to bring a more sportier drive when engaged in Sport and a more relaxed luxury feel and BMW's ECO PRO setting.

The exterior changes although minimal reveal a fresher look inspired as much by the launch Concept of the Active Hybrid 7 especially in the lower aerodynamics. Full LED headlights become an option and side indicators are now placed higher within the mirror housings.
The rear gets revised rear lights in the internals with more LED technology and a reprofiled rear bumper. New exterior colors and wheel options and a slightly reprofiled M packet as an option.

In the interior in amongst updated settings for iDrive and ConnectedDrive technology. The 7er also gets the option of the Bang and Olufsen Sound system and revised trims and colors for the interior.
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