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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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