For the 2023 model year, the 7-series has undergone a thorough redesign and now features an even plusher interior, more cutting-edge technology, and more daring external flair. Delivery will commence in November 2022 when production starts this summer.
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spy images and video of the redesigned flagship car, the BMW 7-Series
New prototypes for the BMW 7-Series have been sighted in the works. Later this year, as a 2023 model, the seventh-generation flagship is scheduled to make its premiere.
Previously, we showed you spy images of the upcoming i7 battery-electric model. The most recent prototypes are for internal-combustion engine-equipped variations, one of which is a plug-in hybrid.
The prototypes’ finer elements, such as the lighting, grille, and C-pillars, are carefully concealed. It’s interesting to note that the headlights have a split design, which was first shown on the previous BMW Concept XM and will also be seen on the production version this year. In some of the images, we can even see how the production-spec wheels and tailpipes are made.
There are also rearward-facing cameras fitted to each of the front fenders in some of the pictures, and the front grille also has additional cameras and sensors. These are probably going to support upcoming driver-assist functions as well as a Level 3 autonomous driving system according to the SAE scale.
Level 3 refers to a vehicle that, under some circumstances, may drive itself, allowing the driver to release the wheel and, in some cases, to briefly look away from the road. It nevertheless necessitates that the driver be prepared to regain control at any time.
Additionally, you’ll see that, like on the contemporary 7-Series, the top of the grille has been entirely covered and now actually sits higher than the headlights. In the crucial Chinese market, the large grille theme is very common.
An improved version of the current generation’s CLAR platform, which supports a variety of engine types, including battery-electric powertrains as we’ll see in the i7, serves as the foundation for the redesigned 7-Series (the platform also underpins the new i4). All-wheel steering, which the rival Mercedes-Benz S-Class added for its redesign in 2021, is an additional significant feature.
Every model in the portfolio should have some level of electrification, thus in addition to plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, mild hybrids are expected to be offered. A mild hybrid V-8 engine is a sure thing, but a V-12 won’t be available any more. With an upcoming special edition of the current 7-Series, BMW will send the V-12 adieu.
The interior of the revamped 7-Series should have fresh design ideas. The inside of the battery-powered BMW iX SUV from 2022 may provide us a glimpse as to some of the components we may anticipate, such as floating screens for the entertainment center and digital instrument cluster. Remain tuned.
The tech-packed BMW 7 Series hides an awkward face.
This flagship car features a hands-free highway driving help, a 31.3-inch rear seat screen, and even an electric vehicle drivetrain.
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A new flagship luxury sedan rarely makes its debut, but on Wednesday, the completely redesigned, seventh-generation 2023 BMW 7 Series was unveiled to the public. This full-size four-door is loaded with new technology and offers new interior materials that are more environmentally friendly, as you might expect. There is even a fully electric version of this car available. In conclusion, this top-tier Bimmer delivers more than ever before.
2023 BMW 7-Series Modifications Make It Look Even More Like A Rolls-Royce
Most people are now aware that BMW is Rolls-owner. Royce’s However, given that the German automaker has recently unveiled their newest 7-Series flagship sedan, it raises the issue of whether they could, if they were to, move it upmarket enough to compete on the same level as Rolls. As they integrated part of the DNA from the British luxury brand into the most recent 7er, digital artist Sugar Chow attempted to visualize that.
Increasing its squareness to better fit with Rolls-imposing, Royce’s almost architectural design language appears to be the underlying theme of the revamp. This is most clear at the front, where the hood and bumper now converge at the same type of 90-degree character line that can be found on all three of Rolls-current Royce’s models.
By making the grille almost as tall as the bumper, Chow also leaned into BMW’s huge grille concept, but it’s actually pretty bearable. The contentious quad headlamps on the opposing front were softened by joining them into a single unit at the top. The character line that runs over the side of the automobile at a 90-degree angle now couples with the crease that runs from top to bottom on the bumper and is connected to the headlight. A new horizontal kink has been added to the bumper and grille to make room for the vacant area left behind by merging the headlights.
The improvements in the backyard were subtle but significant. The character line that runs through the lower portion of the trunk was joined by the crease on the bottom of the bumper, which had turned to point in the direction of the vehicle’s rear. Additionally, the reflectors were relocated to the bottom of the bumper, and the space for the license plate was somewhat altered. The taillights were also lengthened and squared off, and the lighting configuration was altered to be more reminiscent of the all-red taillights featured on the 5-Series. The i7 insignia was relocated from the top left corner of the rear end to dead center on the trunk as the finishing touch to increase impact.
Given how much more solid and presence it has, we’d say that Sugar Chow’s design might even be superior to the one BMW came up with, but what do you think? Please tell us in the comments.
(G11/G12) BMW 7 Series
The top-of-the-line BMW 7 series has made a comeback as a 2016 model year with a fresh attitude and a new generation. The I series-inspired carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer chassis supports the first 7 series to be developed on the CLAR platform.
The new 7 Series features a nearly entirely new exterior, including completely new bumpers, side air vents, and the greenhouse.
The New 7 in Three Iterations
The two new mild hybrid models introduced today, a future plug-in hybrid, and the all-electric i7 were all considered while designing the new 7 Series chassis, according to BMW. All three powertrains can be installed on a single assembly line at BMW’s Dingolfing facility. Regarding that face now… For the time being, the new split headlamp signature detail will only be seen on the 7 lineup, including the recently revised X7 SUV, in order to identify the brand’s most luxurious models.
Three new variants, including two combustion-powered ones, will be available when the new 7 Series debuts. The 2023 BMW 760i xDrive all-wheel drive vehicle, which has a brand-new V-8 engine, is the more intriguing of the two. BMW is convinced that the development of the new 7’s powertrain has been pre-programmed to comply with global regulatory expectations after 2030.
The 48-volt mild hybrid starter-generator system is connected to a new eight-speed sport transmission with adaptive recuperation, and the 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 receives a new cross-bank exhaust manifold, added external oil cooling with a new oil pump and lighter oil sump, and improved turbocharger performance (regenerative braking). The new V-8 has a 536 horsepower rating (the same as the current i7) and a maximum torque of 553 lb-ft. It takes around 4.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.
The 2023 BMW 740i s-Drive joins the new 760i, and it comes with an upgraded Miller-cycle 3.0 liter turbocharged I-6 engine (now known as codename “B58TU2”), redesigned intake ports and combustion chambers, variable camshaft timing, and is also connected to a 48-volt mild hybrid system with the new sport transmission.
The new I-6 mild hybrid system produces 375 horsepower (an increase of 40 horsepower over the comparable outgoing system) and a maximum torque of 383 lb-ft, while an acceleration boost feature allows for a temporary increase to 398 lb-ft. According to BMW, the time from 0 to 60 mph is 5 seconds. In a roundtable meeting with media last week, BMW assured them there would be no more V-12 models (outside of the Rolls Royce catalog).
The onboard 48-volt system draws power from a 48-volt battery located beneath the trunk, which is replenished by the regenerative braking system, to produce an additional 147 lb-ft of torque and an increased power output of 12 horsepower. The 12-volt electrical system of the car can also get electricity from it.
The all-electric i7 model has two electric motor drive units, one on each axle, and a heated 101.7 useable kWh battery pack. This setup produces a combined output of 536 horsepower and 549 lb-ft of torque and is specifically designed to nearly match the 760i ICE variant. The BMW i7 is covered in more detail in our model-specific overview of that automobile, which is also now available.
BMW changed the 7 Series when?
G11/G12 7 Series The top-of-the-line BMW 7 series made a triumphant return in 2015 as a 2016 model year vehicle with a fresh attitude.
Has BMW discontinued the 7 Series?
In 2023, BMW will replace its sixth-generation 7 Series, which has been on the market for seven years, with a completely new premium sedan. The new 7 Series is fully equipped with technology and sports BMW’s newest design language, which previews BMWs to come.
Who created the BMW 7 Series in 2023?
The brand’s apex product is the BMW 7 Series. It combines power, technology, and luxury all in one package, and the 2023 model of the new 7 Series keeps up this heritage. Inside and out, the sedan receives a complete redesign, and Domagoj Dukec, the company’s design director, breaks it all down in a new video from BMWBlog.
The new face of the 2023 7 Series and i7, which follows the appearance unveiled on the revised X7 earlier this month, is covered in the opening segment of the film. Split headlights are added to the sedan, giving BMW more creative latitude to create a distinctive lighting character. Additionally, it gets the brand’s lighted grille. This style will also be worn by the XM. A more pronounced Hofmeister kink and flush door handles provide life to the otherwise plain side profile.
Do BMW 7 Series maintenance costs cost a lot?
During its first ten years of use, a BMW 7 Series will require maintenance and repairs of roughly $14,453.
This is $2,492 over the industry average for models of luxury car. Additionally, there is a 40.39% likelihood that a 7 Series will need a significant repair during that time. This performs 0.83% worse than comparable cars in this category. The following graph shows how these expenses and the likelihood of repairs will rise over time.
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Who conceptualized the BMW i7?
The new BMW i7 is the company’s most powerful, fully electric 7 Series premium vehicle. A more potent i7 M70 model will be introduced later to cap the range with 660 horsepower; that’s due next year. The i7 xDrive60, as it is known, now matches the most potent ICE version of the new 7, putting out 536 horsepower.
Although the i7’s technical characteristics are important, BMW has also published a video featuring its CEO, Oliver Zipse, and its head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk. Each one explains a distinct component of the car, why BMW decided to design it that way, and how it was made.
Zipse demonstrates the car’s exterior, the driver’s door that opens automatically, and the friendly greeting you get when you approach it. He then takes the car for a test drive, discussing the ICE and EV powertrains and how the i7 differs from the 7 Series.
Additionally, he says that the i7 will’soon’ feature Level 3 autonomous driving capability, although he doesn’t specify what that entails. He then passes the narration to van Hooydonk, who, of course, goes into detail about the i7’s design. If you want to know why it looks the way it does, his explanations are the most interesting part of the video. He then moves into the back seat, of course mentioning the enormous optional panoramic screen for rear occupants.
The i7 is described by Van Hooydonk as “the epitome of contemporary luxury.” Electric, technological, and human-centric magic. He adds that the new electric 7 is gratifying for the driver and that BMW has not forgotten its idea of making automobiles pleasurable to drive, although we will assess that for ourselves once we have some time behind the wheel of this vehicle.