26 June 2009 - 11:00
7-Series gets M Power
Don't get too excited. This isn't the new BMW M7. Sorry.
Instead, it's an official new M Sport package for the big ol' 7-Series, comprising a cheeky bodykit, bigger wheels and lots of M-branded bits on the inside.
Very nice, but we wanted an M7. Last year, BMW hinted that it might build a high-performance version of its luxury barge to compete with the Mercedes S63 and S65 AMG and blow the Audi S8 into the weeds. But now all is quiet on the M7 front.
OK, so this M Sport kit gives you a nice alcantara roof lining and carbon fibre bits, but we wanted an obscenely fast luxo-limo powered by something massive and turbocharged. A V12, please - the M3's got a V8, the M5's got a V10, so it only makes sense.
But there's no more power on offer with the M Sport kit. You can spec it on any 7-Series, from the base-spec 730d to the range-topping, 400bhp 750i. And even on the long wheelbase version, which makes absolutely no sense at all but we rather like it.
Know what we'd like more, BMW? Yep, an M7. Please?
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Hang on, we can buy an X6M or even an X5M, but not an M7? Right.
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Alarmingly, Hamann have done a better job. And I agree with AlKim.
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I love bm´s, in fact we have had seven, but this M-packet I dont like so much, Why is the crome there on the frontbanger? Couldent the vent be bigger instead?
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Oh, is that chrome? For a minute there I thought it had Daytime-Running-Lights! (viewing it on my iPod, so it's a little hard to tell) What's 'M'-ish about adding chrome? Surely it should be token carbon fibre instead?
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M7 not tricky. Drop in the big turboed V8 from X5/6M, M badges inside and on the seats, big alloys, launch control and active suspension that can give an alarmingly sporty ride or a silky smooth ride. Something like Audi's fancy magnetic dampers would be an idea or well set up and old fashioned springs like an Aston DB9. S63 dominated. Or they could turbo the M5/6 V10 and take on the S65. Either would leave the Audi S8 in the for dead. though in all fairness I'd rather wait for the new XJR before I spent my money on anything. That'll probably be the better car. in the mean time I second AlKim.
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BMW's M Division have, for some strange reason, always been second place behind Benz's AMG crew...the E63, faster & more powerful than the M5...same with the C63 & M3...CL65 & M6...the S63/S65 &, well...errrm.... If BMW got their act together, stopped playing with rumours & build the damn M7, preferrably with a supercharged version of the M5's V10, maybe, just maybe, BMW would have a chance to beat the S65 in the high performance luxury saloon game.
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They Aint built the M7 yet. Its Very Easy get a V12 Supercharge it make it like have 680-750bhp and just have the M5's Launch Control and Slap a Massive Price tag on it thats what BM always do. I drive an M5 E60 and if BMW could make this better than my current car I would definitely go out and purchase one because I love BMW's
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GR1M3Z is right. why couldnt they just put a huge turbocharged engine in it?????????????????????????????????? :0
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A M-powered BMW... that isn't really M-powered. That's like calling a old labrador a rabid dog!
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How dare BMW! no M7! BOOO! But then again i do think i would go for an S-class over the too "unique" looking BMW anyday. Or an A8 aha!
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I agree.Without a m7, it is no match for s65amg. However the 760li coming up in 2010 is said to have a aceleration of 0-60mph(97 km/hr) in 4.6 seconds campared to s65amgs 4.4 seconds. There is also a b7 alpina with a biturbo 4.4 v8 with a aceleration os 0-60(97 km/hr) in 4.8 seconds.I would still go for the s-class
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forget that BRING ON THE M7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The-Educator commented on this article
26 June 2009
M750CSI? That would be a laugh. Perhaps the car could share an engine with that new coupe concept car that could be a new 8-series?
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