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2020 BMW



                       7 Series












              OVER 40 YEARS OF HIGH-TECH innovation and   The 2020 745e hybrid model gains two more
            a redefinition of luxury have culminated   cylinders over the previous 740e, as well as
            in the 6th generation of BMW’s flagship   a new 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery which
            sedan. The 2020 7 Series boasts more power,   boosts electric-only range.
            more technology, additional safety features,
            and increased road presence owing to a   For those behind the wheel, iDrive 7.0
            complete restyling—led by its headline-  software and BMW’s Intelligent Voice
            generating grille.                    Assistant allow for control over all
                                                  aspects of the driving
            Yes, it really is that big: 40% larger than   experience. The
            the front kidneys of the outgoing model.   optional Extended
            According to lead designer Alexey Kezha,   Traffic Jam Assistant
            the goal was twofold: make an opulent   System allows the car to
            statement and establish a strong familial   operate autonomously at
            connection with the marque’s other high   speeds up to 37 mph
            end offerings—including the all-new X7   provided the driver is
            and relaunched 8 Series. In addition to the   still alert, which the
            grille, other styling cues include slimmer   system monitors
            headlights which, when marked with bright   through a small
            blue accents, feature laser lighting elements.   camera hidden in
                                                  the dash.
            The 7 Series line utilizes three different
            engines and one plug-in hybrid, all   Since its release in
            paired with a revised 8-speed automatic   April, several happy
            transmission. The turbocharged 6-cylinder   Braman customers
            in the 740i is carried over from last year, as   have already driven
            well as the 600 horsepower twin-turbo V-12   home in their new
            under the hood of the range-topping 760i.   7 Series. You too can
            Sitting in the middle is the 750i, with its 4.4   enjoy the pinnacle
            liter twin-turbo V-8 borrowed from the 8   of BMW’s luxury and
            Series. Now a fair amount healthier than it’s   safety beginning at
            previous iteration, the 523 horses and 553 lb-  $87,445. Best of all,
            ft of torque are distributed to all four wheels   every new 7 Series
            via standard all-wheel drive. The increased   come standard
            grunt and traction come together to produce   with Club Braman
            a 0-60 time under four seconds.       membership.












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