BMW 7 Series The Ultimate BMW

The 7 Series is definitely the flagship of the BMW fleet. And, as such, she is entitled to the very best in technology. If the first generation of this large sedan in 1977, the current generation, the fifth, dates from 2009. For BMW 7 Series 2013, changes to the car are particularly engines, gearboxes, suspension, iDrive infotainment system and the interior of the 7 Series.

The BMW 7 Series 2013 offers consumers interested in obtaining a sedan except no less than four engines. First, the model 740 Li xDrive advantage of the engine 6 cylinders in line, DOHC, whose power is 315 hp, and torque of 332 lb-ft. The gearbox is the new 8-speed automatic.

Second, the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive receive a V8 biturbo DOHC 4.4-liter is rated at 443 horsepower and produce a couple of 479 pound-feet. This mechanism is coupled to a gearbox 6-speed automatic with manual mode. Third, the model uses 760Li, meanwhile, a V12 biturbo engine DOHC 6 liters. The power of this beast reaches 536 horsepower, and torque, 550 pound-feet. This engine uses an automatic 8-speed.

Fourthly, the ActiveHybrid L receives a hybrid composed of a 6-cylinder DOHC biturbo 3 liters of an electric motor whose power is combined with 315 horsepower, and torque of 330 ft-lb. In the latter case, the car benefits from the stop-start technology manufacturer. We opted here for an automatic 8-speed.

Body and interior BMW 7 Series 2013

The large sedan from the German manufacturer is very similar to the model of last year. The main changes concern the front to the outside, and the seats and some interior details. For 2013, all 7 Series are air suspension that can be adjusted depending on the road and the car’s occupants.

Inside, you can enjoy a new kind of mood lighting. In addition, the insulation against road noise has been improved. In terms of safety, the BMW 7 Series 2013 is equipped with an adaptive controller that adjusts the speed of the car according to the vehicle ahead and may even stop the car completely in case of distraction of the driver. There is also a system that studies the behavior of the driver and detects drowsiness. The car further comprises the detection of lane change and automatic headlight beam.

As always, the iDrive infotainment system comes standard on all 7 Series. This year, we jousted a 3D display, a more powerful processor of 1.3 GHz and a 9.2 inch screen for the rear passengers. The audio is a Bang & Olufsen 16-speaker that will delight music lovers.

The BMW 7 Series 2013 is a luxury sedan that you will not see every day. In its basic version to 6-cylinder engine and ActiveHybrid, it displays a relatively modest fuel consumption for a car of this size, one speaks of a vehicle over 2200 pounds, anyway. The ActiveHybrid is capable of consuming a little more than 10 liters per 100 kilometers.

BMW 7 Series 2013

BMW 7 Series 2013: The Ultimate BMW