There Series 7this is the facility at the address BMW AND elegant and stately luxury sedan, which has been the brand’s technology laboratory for decades. She started all engines, or almost. The first generation BMW 7 Series, known as the E23, was released in 1977 in-line six-cylinder gasoline. The second generation, the E32, was launched in 1986 and added new V8 and V12 versions. The 1994 E38 was the first 7 Series to be offered with a diesel enginewhile the 2001 E65 was the first 7 Series equipped with a V12 with direct injection. 2009 F01 was the first 7 series is offered in a hybrid version. It was followed by the 2015 G11, the first 7 Series plug-in hybrid in BMW history.

The first electric 7 series

In 2022, BMW had has again updated its flagship Series 7 with the advent of the G70 generation. It is available at plug-in hybrid versions 750e and M760e. As in the 740d diesel (with easy 48V hybridization) and 100% electric version, i7 xDrive60. The latter is equipped with two engines that provide WLTP autonomy up to up to 625 km. For total power 544 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Series 7 G70 does not revolutionize the silhouette of the previous generation, but presents a more assertive style. Tapered lights at the rear or dual headlights at the front are one of its new trademarks. This new generation corresponds to the previous ones: luxurious and versatile. It is offered with a wide range of engines to suit different preferences and needs.

A new, more affordable engine

Last month, the BMW i7 received a new, more powerful engine. The M70 xDrive develops a whopping 659 horsepower, and crowns the range with its sporty appeal, the M is here to prove it. The chassis was also reworked by the group’s Motorsport department. Until now, and this version is no exception, the i7 range has consisted exclusively of all-wheel drive models. Today, BMW presents the i7 eDrive 50. Equipped with one electric motor, the power of this simple engine dropped to 455 horsepower. “The worse the better,” because it isn price now drops to €128,500 compared to €151,800 for the i7 xDrive60. This “entry-level” version of the BMW i7 is already available in the manufacturer’s online configurator.