THE HEAD OF BMW’s high-performance M division has effectively quashed rumours of a big-power “M7″ variant of the 7 Series limousine, saying that such a model would be unviable for the manufacturer.

Given the upcoming BMW760i already offers more than enough performance (400kW and 750Nm, to be specific), there’s little justification for creating a car with [...]

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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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For those looking at buying the 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 BMW 7 Series, fuel economy might not be high on the list of priorities.

However, for Bimmer drivers who like to have their cake and eat it too,  BMW has been busily preparing a hybrid version of its flagship sedan.

Reports now suggest that the production version [...]

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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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BMW has announced Australian pricing for its next-gen flagship luxury 7 Series. Start slotting the shekels away now if you’re thinking you’d like one in the garage because the new model is arriving March 2009.

BMW Australia is promising four models on offer from launch. The 740i and long-wheelbase 740Li come with the 240 kW 3.0-litre [...]

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BMW has lifted the lid on its latest eco-friendly version of the 7 Series sedan - and there’s not a single hydrogen tank in sight. Unlike the current darling of the environment-conscious celebrity set, the BMW Hydrogen 7, the 7 Series ActiveHybrid uses a far more viable petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain to deliver its fuel economy [...]

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BMW’s 2009 model 7 Series may have been officially revealed at the Moscow Motor Show in July this year, but that hasn’t stopped the Bavarian manufacturer getting excited about the upcoming unveiling at the Paris Motor Show early next month. In preparation for the Paris appearance, BMW has released a swag of new images to [...]

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