REPORTS FROM EUROPE say that BMW is busy preparing a newer, more powerful diesel powertrain and a grip-promoting all-wheel-drive system for next year’s 7 Series, two pieces of kit that, if introduced, would give the Bavarian manufacturer a distinct leg-up over its rivals.

The new diesel motor will power a future 735d model and take over [...]

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BMW’S DIESEL-SIPPING 730d luxury sedan will arrive in Australian showrooms next month, rounding out the new 7 Series range and giving well-heeled buyers a genuinely frugal option for their next large-car purchase.

With 180kW and a huge 540Nm coming from its 3.0 litre twin-turbocharged diesel inline six, the 730d won’t exactly be a slouch either. The [...]

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In addition to announcing the pricing of its petrol engined 7-Series range today, BMW Group Australia has announced that it will add a third model to the line-up mid-way through 2009 - the 730d.

The 730d is the first ever diesel 7 Series introduced to Australia and features BMW’s 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six-cylinder engine, producing 180kWs [...]

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