Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[BMW announces new V12-powered 760i and 760Li in Europe]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/09/bmw-announces-new-v12-powered-760i-and-760li-in-europe/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/09/bmw-announces-new-v12-powered-760i-and-760li-in-europe/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/09/bmw-announces-new-v12-powered-760i-and-760li-in-europe/#commentsFiled under: ,


BMW 760 - Click above for high-res image gallery

As other automakers begin to move towards smaller, more efficient engines, BMW hasn't given up on the V12. Not only has the company added a V12 to the latest 7 series, it's an all new engine with 6.0-liters of displacement, carrying the same technology as the new 4.4-liter V8 in the 750i. Twin turbocharging and direct injection yield 544 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm. Unlike the V8, the 12 retains the standard intake in the valley, exhaust on the outside flow configuration. An eight-speed automatic transmission will deliver all that juice to the rear wheels.

The V12 will be available in both the standard and extended wheelbase variants of the 760 and will push it 60 mph in a claimed 4.6 seconds. The 760 reportedly also gets a combined 18.2 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle.

A 6.6-liter version will power the production version of the new Rolls-Royce 200EX and should probably top the 600 hp mark. Since BMW slipped out this press release in Europe while making no mention of the 760 here in New York, it seems unlikely that the V12 will be coming Stateside, although we're checking with BMW to confirm.

UPDATE: We have confirmed with BMW that the V12-powered 760i will be sold in the U.S., more details to come.


Gallery: 2010 BMW 760Li


[Source: BMW]

Continue reading BMW announces new V12-powered 760i and 760Li in Europe

BMW announces new V12-powered 760i and 760Li in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bmw 7bmw 7-seriesbmw 760bmw 760ibmw 760liBmw7Bmw7-seriesBmw760Bmw760iBmw760liThu, 09 Apr 2009 09:11:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1512280/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/04/09/bmw-announces-new-v12-powered-760i-and-760li-in-europe/1512280/article-detail.xml 1512280 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/p90045847-1280_opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/p90045847-1280_opt.jpg <![CDATA[V12 BMW 760i spied?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/v12-bmw-760i-spied/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/v12-bmw-760i-spied/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/v12-bmw-760i-spied/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Although BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan has traditionally been available with twelve cylinders under the hood, the latest F01 chassis has so far been headlined by the company's twin-turbo V8. If these spy shots are anything to go by, however, the eight-cylinder turbo is about to get some company,

A more aggressive front end, different wheels and a taped-up V12 badge on the front fender are the give-aways of the new range-topping model, which could employ the carryover naturally aspirated unit or get a pair of turbos bolted on for good measure. However, reports differ over whether BMW will offer an M7 performance version to compete with Audi's S8 and Mercedes' S63 AMG in addition to the V12 model. In the meantime, BMW is expected to unveil the new 760i at the Shanghai Motor Show in a couple of months from now.

[Source: Carpassion Forums via World Car Fans]

V12 BMW 760i spied? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 series7-series760i760li7Seriesbmwbmw 7bmw 7 seriesbmw 7 spybmw 7-seriesbmw 760bmw 760ibmw 760liBmw7Bmw7-seriesBmw760Bmw760iBmw760liBmw7SeriesBmw7SpyTue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1441865/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/01/27/v12-bmw-760i-spied/1441865/article-detail.xml 1441865 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/760i-spy_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/760i-spy.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Next-gen BMW 7-Series showing almost everything]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/spy-shots-next-gen-bmw-7-series-showing-almost-everything/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/spy-shots-next-gen-bmw-7-series-showing-almost-everything/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/spy-shots-next-gen-bmw-7-series-showing-almost-everything/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

BMW's current E65/66 7-Series has been roundly bashed since its introduction in 2002, and it's creeping up on retirement. Whether it was deserving of all the uproar or not is down to taste, but following up the classically styled E38 while also making a turn toward a new ethos is a 1-2 punch of controversy. BMW's finally grown into its flame surfacing, and the 2009 7-Series has been nabbed in its peculiar paisley camouflage.

Overhangs are still short like on the current car, and it looks like the headlamps might possibly be 5-Series inspired. Things are conservative and clean down the flanks, and we think it's handsome. The bustle trunk of the current 7 has been one of the biggest bones of contention, and from what we can make out, it's been treated to significant rhinoplasty. We'll have to wait and see, but we sincerely hope the unmasked car's taillights don't bear the same resemblance to a 2002 Maxima that we're seeing in the spy shots. Squinting and ignoring the black tape has us predicting that 2009 will be the year the BMW 7-Series gets is sexy back, even if they graft Trabant blinkers to its tukas.

[Source: Motive Mag, Photo: Auto Zeitung]

Spy Shots: Next-gen BMW 7-Series showing almost everything originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009 7 series2009 bmw 7 series20097Series2009Bmw7Seriesbanglebmw 7bmw 7 seriesbmw 7-seriesbmw 740bmw 760bmw camoflagebmw spy shotsBmw7Bmw7-seriesBmw740Bmw760Bmw7SeriesBmwCamoflageBmwSpyShotsspy shotsSpyShotsThu, 03 Apr 2008 08:57:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1156500/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/04/03/spy-shots-next-gen-bmw-7-series-showing-almost-everything/1156500/article-detail.xml 1156500 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/2009_7_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/2009_7.jpg -1 2