By: Driving.com Updated 21 Apr 2022, : 32 pm EDT
BMW presents twice the new generation of the 7 Series but it is also shipped with its alternative zero emissions i7.
The day has come for the new i7 another electric model that is added to the template but that is accompanied by the renewed Series 7.
From the front these options add to the design flair of the x7 SUV. Large kidneys and stretched lights are complemented by a bulky bumper. Regarding the electric vehicle, and as is common in the Bavarian house, it adheres blue appliqués.
On the rear, the optical groups have been modified, which are more stylized along with a bumper that provides muscle.
On board the BMW Series 7 and the i7 display the latest available in the technological field. The Live Cockpit Plus system and the iDrive 8 mechanism are displayed on the screen of 14, 9 inches central and joined together with another belonging to the digital board of 12, 3 inches.
The rear seats can optionally enjoy the Theater Screen with 31, 3 inches and 8K resolution. This device is installed on the ceiling and imitates a movie screen. It also includes a premium sound system with speakers.
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Regarding driving the BMW 7 Series and the i7 incorporate Plus 2 level that allows you to drive without your hands on the wheel. We also find the directional rear axle and adaptive suspension, among others.
On the other hand, the electrical mechanics (xDrive 60) will equip two electric drives that jointly develop ones 544 horsepower. The traction is integral and the assigned battery of 101, 7 kWh allows traveling between ones 571 and 650 kilometers.
With all this menu it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and achieves the 240 maximum speed km/h.
Compared to the conventional variants the Series 7 petrol options appear 740i and 760i with propellants of six or eight cylinders.
The 750e xDrive and the M760e xDrive hide the 3.0-liter gasoline engine along with an electrical system of 200 CV. Thus the combined horsepower is 490 and 571, respectively.
Lastly, the diesel uses a 3.0-liter block with an electric mechanism of 48 V. Some 300 CV are in charge of pushing it.
All of them are equipped with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission of eight ratios.