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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
Actually this car is significant because it rolls forward the revolution of the BMWi philosophy and apply lightweight construction methods extensively than any other luxury car at a competitive price because BMW manufacture their own CFRP. Other manufacturers are years behind this philosophy.
Carbon will not only be used within the load bearing area , chassis , drivetrain ,suspension and front structure but also on the exterior.
BMW will be shouting about the weight reduction of the 7er it is that significant.
The 5er is next. The 7er also shows that they are positioning themselves for a feasible future 9er.
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Weight savings is a good thing for a car this size. However, with all the newer safety tech and more luxury features added, the weight loss may be limited. If it can shed 500-700 lbs, that would be great.
That being said, people who buy a car like this don't care as much for weight savings as they do for tech, design and opulence. If this car is going to look more or less similar to the current 7 series from the outside, with simple changes to the headlights, tail lights, grille, and the interior is going to follow the same philosophy as the 3/4 or the X5/X6, then it doesn't bode too well for the car.