Goodbye V12, hello electric motors.
You can expect a brave new world in which the BMW 7 Series top dog doesn’t have the twin turbo 6.6-liter V12 motor. Although the M760i is coming to an end, don’t worry. The Bavarians are developing a new engine that can also move mountains with its massive torque. BMW didn’t reveal any details about the electric motors that power the next-generation 7er, even though it announced its beefiest model. claims to have information about the latest full-size luxury sedan. The 7 Series, also known as Mi7 or M60, is expected to feature at least two electric motors. This will give it a range-topping output of 650+ horsepower. That’s about 50 more than the current model. M760i. The torque figure is unknown, but it will be significantly higher than the 627 pound-feet (685 Newton-meters), which are available at 1,550 rpm on the current M760i. According to the report, the 7 Series flagship will feature a large battery pack of more than 100 kWh that can provide a range of 400 miles (644 km) between charges. Although it is not clear how long the battery will take to fully recharge, BMWBLOG states that the car’s electric vehicle setup will work with fast-charging systems. This will significantly reduce waiting times. It will not be the only M Performance model. Below it will reportedly be a plug-in hybrid version tentatively named M750e. This hybrid will have a turbocharged straight six 3.0-liter engine and an electric motor. The new 750i could be replaced by it and pack more than 500 horsepower. It will be right below it, the 745e which is expected to continue in the next-gen vehicle.
Rumours suggest that the lineup will include two more EVs: a single-motor i740 rear-wheel-drive and an AWD dual motor i750. The outputs of these EVs could be between 350 to 450 hp. BMW stated that the next 7 Series will continue to have traditional powertrains. This would mean that a 735d with straight-six 3.0-liter diesel engine and a 740i powered by a gasoline mill with the same displacement will be available. So far we have only seen test mules, so an official debut for the 7 Series next generation is unlikely. The premiere might be delayed until 2022, with the possibility of additional delays for the EV versions. There will be stiff competition from electric derivatives from models like the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, as well as the upcoming Audi E-Tron GT and Jaguar XJ.