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BMW at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The absolute star of the show is the new 7 Series combining revolutionary solutions with volutionary technology in a progressive body. Offering the iDrive control concept, the BMW 7 Series provides a unique range of functions and, at the same time, a drastic reduction and reorientation of control elements. New 8-cyl. power units with an unprecedented range of control and management functions plus the world’s first 6-speed automatic transmission improve both fuel economy and performance by 14%.
The new 7 Series points into the future of luxury performance motoring. Featuring progressive design language both outside and inside, an innovative control concept, and a wide range of highlights in technology, this outstanding car sets a new benchmark in its balance of performance, dynamism, safety, luxurious comfort and all-round economy.
The new 7 Series will be available in two versions with the “standard” and extended wheelbase. The extra length of 140 mm or 5.5´´ in the Li version serves exclusively to give the rear-seat passengers even more legroom and space in the car.
A genuine benchmark in fuel economy and performance: BMW’s revolutionary 8-cyl. with the world’s first 6-speed automatic transmission. Incorporating infinite variation of virtually all relevant parameters such as valve timing (bi-VANOS), valve lift (VALVETRONIC) and –another world-first achievement – the length of the intake manifolds, these new engines are able to adjust to all requirements with a degree of perfection never seen before. In practice, this uncompromising engine management allows BMW’s 8-cyl. to set new unprecedented standards: Fuel consumption is down by approximately 14%, while maximum output is up by the same magnitude of roughly 14%.
Power is transmitted by the 6-speed automatic transmission. Highly efficient and compact, this transmission system with integrated shift-by-wire technology is controlled by a new selector lever on the steering wheel and, by Steptronic buttons on the upper half of the steering wheel rim.
The all-aluminium suspension with BMW’s new active Dynamic Drive suspension technology, also the first ever continuously adjustable, map-controlled Electronic Damper Control (EDC) and pneumatic suspension with automatic self-levelling on the rear axle sets a new standard in every respect.
The top model in the new BMW 7 Series will once be the 12-cyl. saloon. This new flagship scheduled to make its debut next year comes with the highest level of innovative equipment and boasts a six-litre power unit with VALVETRONIC technology within the engine compartment. Maximum output is in excess of 408 bhp and maximum torque is approximately 600 Nm, ensuring absolutely supreme performance on the road, the outstanding engineering and technological qualities of this new car being born out by a significant reduction in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions..
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