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Z07
April 10th, 2009, 14:41
It's about damn time! Say bye bye to AMG!!
The new BMW 760i. The new BMW 760Li.
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* 09.04.2009
* Press Kit

The new BMW 7 Series already sets the benchmark in luxury performance motoring – and now BMW is moving up the standard of maximum exclusivity and supremacy in this supreme class to an even higher level, following a completely new definition: The new BMW 760i and the new BMW 760Li are taking over the top position within BMW's model portfolio, representing the highest level of motoring refinement in their segment.

The heart and foundation of this exceptional new standard comes from the twelve-cylinder power unit featured in both top models in the BMW 7 Series. Developed as a completely new engine from the ground up, the V12 is a master¬piece of modern engine technology. Superior power of 400 kW/544 hp comes at an engine speed of 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 750 Newton-metres (553 lb-ft) from just 1,500 rpm.

Combined with the likewise brand-new eight-speed automatic transmission, this twelve-cylinder offers not only unparalleled motoring refinement, but also supreme driving dynamics through its ability to convert seemingly unlimited power reserves spontaneously and with precise control at all times into supreme driving dynamics.

Once again, BMW's twelve-cylinder power unit is the epitome of refined performance, grand touring comfort, and stylish exclusivity. The new BMW 760i as well as the new BMW 760Li with its wheelbase extended by 14 centimetres or 5.5" for particular comfort – if not to say, luxury – at the rear, provide the clear answer to the question as to what one may expect of a genuine luxury performance saloon, with fascinating new features underscoring BMW's claim to leadership in the luxury segment.

The drivetrain with all its technical features is a masterpiece of supremacy in every respect. This applies both to the 6.0-litre all-aluminium power unit with TwinPower Turbo Technology, ¬High Precision Injection with fuel injected directly into the combustion chambers, and to BMW's infinite double-VANOS camshaft adjustment as well as the eight-speed automatic transmission featured for the first time in a BMW.

Benefiting from all these technologies, the new BMW 760i and the BMW 760Li offer a new standard of motoring refinement, dynamic performance and all-round efficiency in a vehicle with this kind of power and output. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in just 4.6*) seconds, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 12.9*) litres/100 kilometres on the new BMW 760i.

In determining the cars' fuel consumption, BMW's engineers have already taken the stricter EU5 emission standard into account, meaning that with the cars' performance improving significantly fuel consumption is down by approximately 4.5 per cent versus the former model.

RS6Driver
April 10th, 2009, 16:07
What do you mean? Bye bye to AMG? What?

RXBG
April 10th, 2009, 16:16
SRSLY. the S65 will eat this car alive.

AndyBG
April 10th, 2009, 16:33
So... Does this leave 6.0 W12 bi-turbo in game for next A8...?

crespo
April 10th, 2009, 17:28
So ugly. I'd take a 63 over this any day.

RXBG
April 10th, 2009, 18:07
So... Does this leave 6.0 W12 bi-turbo in game for next A8...?

W12 is too heavy, inefficient, and expensive.

i would expect a version of the RS6 engine in the next S8.

high level engine in the D4 A8 will likely be audi's new 4.5-5.0 FSI N/A engine with about 390 hp and a crapful of torque. and better fuel econ than current 4.2 FSI.

Mr Balsen
April 10th, 2009, 18:07
So... Does this leave 6.0 W12 bi-turbo in game for next A8...?

An Audi A8L W12 twinturbo was made Winterkorn when he was the CEO of Audi. 640hp. exactly like the MTM Bentley Continetal GT...

Frederic

Rutkowsky
April 10th, 2009, 20:21
Apparently V12 engine has the most perfect balance, no?

It is a strong competition for the AMG, no doubt.

Z07
April 11th, 2009, 00:49
So... Does this leave 6.0 W12 bi-turbo in game for next A8...?
How about the W16 quad-turbo?:hihi:

The RS6
April 11th, 2009, 06:13
BMW missed the point...downsizing is cool, V12 biturbo...isn't...

absent
April 11th, 2009, 14:20
BMW missed the point...downsizing is cool, V12 biturbo...isn't...
No,they did not.
Maybe Europe is falling in love with shitty little econoboxes but there is still a lot of places in the rest of the world not buying the BS of "Global Warming" caused by Humans.
There is still a market for the cars with V12s.
As for downsizing,BMW really is doing it already in their future production plans.

rks838
April 13th, 2009, 03:15
http://cnn.tv/2009/WORLD/americas/01/19/eco.globalwarmingsurvey/index.html Should we assume that you're a world-class scientist?

That said, there will always be a market for V12s until it becomes a statement for large sedans to have small engines. Which won't happen anytime soon.

The RS6
April 13th, 2009, 07:45
As for downsizing,BMW really is doing it already in their future production plans.

Yeah, but the future is here already, downsizing is the trend NOW, and BMW missed the train... :)

Clubsport
April 13th, 2009, 09:02
Yeah, but the future is here already, downsizing is the trend NOW, and BMW missed the train... :)

I think you should explain this to Rolls-Royce, Lambo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Pagani, Bentley and so on.....:)
V12 market is very small and BMW want to be in.:thumb:

AndyBG
April 13th, 2009, 17:31
Yes, but 740i (3.0 TT) and 740d (3.0 TT) will be by far best selling versions of this car...

Clubsport
April 13th, 2009, 18:16
it doesn't matter, some customers WANT to have the top of the range.

Leadfoot
April 13th, 2009, 19:05
I think you should explain this to Rolls-Royce, Lambo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Pagani, Bentley and so on.....:)
V12 market is very small and BMW want to be in.:thumb:

All of the above brands aren't as common as BMW but to fight their corner and Audi's as well downsizing is the future but only when the rest of the package has caught up, meaning the overall weight of the car. There is little point in dropping the engine size dramatically and then boosting the hell out of it to maintain the performance, it will only give you a idealistic economy which in reality isn't there.

I wonder are Audi bringing out their own version of a v12 with either turbos or supercharger, these engines maybe out of character with the times but to see an end of them would be an awful shame and spell an end to future mighty engined ordinary cars for the masses.

mdk
April 14th, 2009, 10:52
...I wonder are Audi bringing out their own version of a v12 with either turbos or supercharger, these engines maybe out of character with the times but to see an end of them would be an awful shame and spell an end to future mighty engined ordinary cars for the masses.
Leadie spot on :)
Rumors have it that there will be an RS8 with a v12 biturbo engine that will also be installed on the bentley.