BMW 7 Series#ActiveHybrid 7
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = BMW 7 Series
| image = BMW 730d (G11, Facelift) – f 16012021.jpg
| caption = 2021 BMW 730d (G11, facelift)
| manufacturer = BMW)
| production = 1977–present
| class = Full-size luxury car (F)
| body_style = 4-door saloon
| predecessor = BMW New Six
}}
The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977.{{cite web |title=BMW 7 Series models - overview |url=http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/7series/overview.html |website=www.bmw.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120063242/http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/7series/overview.html |archive-date=20 January 2012 |url-status=dead}} It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation.
The 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available in a sedan bodystyle (including long wheelbase and limousine models). It traditionally introduces technologies and exterior design themes before other models in BMW's lineup.{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q1/2011_bmw_5-series_535i-second_drive |title=2011 BMW 5-series / 535i – Second Drive – Auto Reviews |date=23 February 2010 |publisher=Car and Driver |access-date=2010-10-15}}
The first generation of the 7 Series was powered by straight-6 petrol engines, and following generations have been powered by inline-4, straight-6, V8 and V12 engines with both natural aspiration and turbocharging. Since 1995, diesel engines have been optional in the 7 Series.
Unlike the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series sedans, BMW does not offer a full M model, but once offered an M performance variant, the BMW M760 with its 6.6L V12 (at the time the most powerful BMW ever made, not to be confused with BMW 760 6.6 V12 which does not offer the same performance). The Alpina B7 (G12) served as the high-performance variant of the 7 Series.
First generation (E23; 1977)
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The E23 is the first generation 7 Series and was produced from 1977 to 1987. It was built in a 4-door sedan style with 6-cylinder engines, to replace the E3 sedans. From 1983 to 1987, a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine was available in some markets.
The E23 introduced many electronic features for the first time in a BMW, including an onboard computer, a service interval indicator, a "check control panel" (warning lights to indicate system faults to the driver), a dictaphone, and complex climate control systems. It was also the first BMW to offer an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a driver's airbag, and double-link front suspension.
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Second generation (E32; 1986)
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The E32 is the second generation of the 7 Series, which was produced from 1986 to 1994. It was initially available with a straight-six or V12 engine, the latter being Germany's first passenger car with a V12 since World War II. In 1992, V8 engines became available.
The E32 introduced the following features for the first time in a BMW: Electronic Damper Control,{{cite web|title=Retro drives: BMW E32 and E38 V12 7 Series|url=http://www.carenthusiast.com/reviews/article/7950/-/2012-BMW-7+Series/Retro+drive+-+E32+and+E38+V12.html|website=www.carenthusiast.com|access-date=8 March 2017}} V12 and V8 engines, double glazing, the CAN bus electronic protocol,{{cite web|title=Bus System Troubleshooting|url=http://www.e38.org/bussystem.pdf|website=www.e38.org|access-date=6 March 2017}} Xenon headlamps,{{cite web|title=BMW E32 specs, speed & engine review|url=http://www.thesupercars.org/bmw/bmw-e32/|website=www.thesupercars.org|date=15 July 2006|access-date=8 March 2017}} traction control{{cite web|title=E32 – The Second Generation BMW 7 Series|url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/11/16/e32-second-generation-bmw-7-series-video/|website=www.bmwblog.com|access-date=8 March 2017}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} and dual-zone climate control.{{cite web|title=1986 BMW 735i E32 7-Series - giant road test|url=https://drive-my.com/en/test-drive/item/2275-1986-bmw-735i-e32-7-series-giant-road-test.html|website=www.drive-my.com|date=27 November 2015|access-date=31 March 2017}} The E32 750i was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of {{convert|250|km/h|mph|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}.{{cite web|title=BMW 7 Series (E32)|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/bmw-7-series-e32-1986.html|website=www.autoevolution.com|access-date=8 March 2017}}
The 'iL' models re-introduced a long-wheelbase option not offered by BMW since the 'L' variants of the E3 "New Six".
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Third generation (E38; 1994)
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The E38 is the third generation of the 7 Series, which was produced from 1994 to 2001. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("iL" models) sedans.
The petrol engines available consisted of straight-six, V8 and V12 engines. The E38 was the first 7 Series to be available with a diesel engine; initially, a turbocharged straight-six, which was joined by a twin-turbocharged V8 in 1999.
The E38 was the first car available with curtain airbags. It was also the first European car to offer satellite navigation{{cite web|title=20 JAHRE NAVIGATION Was ist aus ihnen geworden?|url=http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/testbericht/20-jahre-navigation-was-ist-aus-ihnen-geworden-8398683.html|website=auto-motor-und-sport.de/|date=15 July 2014|access-date=4 May 2017}} and the first BMW to offer an in-built television.
In 1999, the model received a facelift.
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Fourth generation (E65/E66/E67/E68; 2001)
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The E65/E66/E67/E68 is the fourth generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2001 to 2008. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("Li" models) sedans.
The E65/E66/E67/E68 was the first BMW to include iDrive, "flame-surfacing" exterior styling, active anti-roll bars, a 6-speed automatic transmission, an electronic smart Key (dispensing with the traditional metallic key) and night vision. The 760i model was the world's first production V12 engine to use direct injection.{{cite web|title=BMW 760Li - First Drive Review|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/bmw-760li-first-drive-review|website=www.caranddriver.com|date=March 2003|access-date=18 May 2017}}
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Fifth generation (F01/F02/F03/F04; 2008)
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The F01/F02/F03/F04 is the fifth-generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2008 to 2015. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("Li" models) sedans.
The F01 was the first BMW to be available with a hybrid drivetrain ("ActiveHybrid 7"), 8-speed automatic transmission, and a turbocharged V12 engine. It was also the first 7 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine and all-wheel drive (xDrive).
In 2013, the model received a minor styling facelift.
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Sixth generation (G11/G12; 2015)
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The G11/G12 is the sixth generation of the 7 Series, which entered production in 2015. It was revealed on June 10, 2015, at BMW's headquarters in Munich.{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bmw-automotive-7-series-idUSKBN0OQ2I720150610 |title=BMW touts computing power more than horsepower in new 7 Series |author=Elaine Hardcastle |publisher=Reuters |access-date=2015-06-28 |date=2015-06-10}} An official public reveal took place at the 2015 International Motor Show Germany.
G11 is the codename for the short-wheelbase model, the Long-wheelbase model is codenamed G12 and designated with an additional L letter.
The G11/G12 is the first car lineup of the BMW Group to be based on the modular OKL platform (Oberklasse, German for luxury class).{{cite news |url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2015-bmw-5-series-may-get-new-platform-more-expressive-styling/ |title=BMW's 'Oberklasse' 2016 5 Series will thankfully mark the end of the boring Bimmers |author=Stephen Edelstein |publisher=Digital Trends |date=2013-12-03 |access-date=2015-11-30 |quote=Under the new sheet metal will be an equally new platform dubbed OKL (Oberklasse or “luxury class”), which will form the basis for many of BMW’s future models, including the next 6 Series and 7 Series, [...].}} The OKL platform adopts technology first introduced in BMW i models, namely the introduction of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer as structural chassis components.
As part of BMW's strategy of introducing plug-in hybrid variants for all future car models,{{cite news |url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/bmw-will-make-plug-in-hybrid-versions-of-every-major-model/ |title=BMW Will Make Plug-In-Hybrid Versions of Every Major Model |author=Robert Sorokanich |publisher=Car And Driver |date=2014-12-01 |access-date=2015-11-30 |quote=The company announced today that it will spread the plug-in-hybrid tech [...] across all of its models.}} both, the short and long-wheelbase models will be available with hybrid powertrains under the designations 740e and 740Le in 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2015-bmw-7-series-first-images-leaked-ahead-official-reveal |title=2015 BMW 7 Series - first images leaked ahead of official reveal |author=Greg Kable |publisher=autocar.co.uk |quote=In the first half of 2016, BMW will also provide the 7 Series with a plug-in hybrid petrol-electric system in a new 740e model. |date=2015-06-07 |access-date=2015-06-10}}
A LCI model appeared in 2019 which prominently features a larger grille.{{cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=16 January 2019 |title=The 2020 BMW 7-series Has 40 Percent More Kidney Grille |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a25904279/2020-bmw-7-series-photos-info/ |access-date=16 January 2019 |publisher=Car & Driver}}
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Seventh generation (G70/G73; 2022)
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The BMW G70 debuted in April 2022. It has an electric variant, the BMW i7, along with Inline 6 740i and V8 760i models. It adopts horizontally split headlight units featured on the X7 LCI which was also launched in April 2022.{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB6kubh-Hn0 | title=New 7 series and I7 previewed in the 2022 X7 | website=YouTube | date=13 April 2022 }} Engine options remain similar with 3.0-litre Inline 6 and 4.4-litre V8 options but no more V12 engines will be offered.{{cite web |title=A Farewell To The BMW V12 (1987-2022) |url=https://www.hotcars.com/farewell-to-the-bmw-v12-1987-2022/ |website=HotCars |access-date=21 April 2022 |date=21 January 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Capparella |first1=Joey |title=2023 BMW 7-Series Doubles Down on Its Flagship Status |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39751388/2023-bmw-7-series-revealed/ |website=Car and Driver |access-date=21 April 2022 |date=20 April 2022}}
= BMW i7 =
The BMW i7 is an electric variant to the BMW 7 Series, which was unveiled alongside it in 17 April 2022.{{cite web |title=The new BMW 7 Series |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0380173EN/the-new-bmw-7-series?language=en |website=BMW Group |access-date=20 April 2022}} The i7 xDrive60 is powered by two electric motors generating a combined output of {{convert|536|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|553|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque. It can accelerate 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and EPA-range around {{convert|300-318|mi|km}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/580864/2023-bmw-7-series-i7-debut/|title=2023 BMW 7 Series And i7 EV Revealed: You Choose Big V8 or Battery Power|work=Motor1|last=Perez|first=Jeff|date=20 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}
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Production and sales
Sales of hybrid-powered 7 Series models in the United States are as follows:{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/hybrid-clean-diesel-sales-dashboard/december-2010.html |title=December 2010 Dashboard |publisher=Hybrid Cars |date=2011-01-07 |access-date=2011-08-24| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110712233547/http://www.hybridcars.com/hybrid-clean-diesel-sales-dashboard/december-2010.html| archive-date= 12 July 2011 | url-status= dead}}{{cite web|title=December 2012 Dashboard|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2012-dashboard/|website=www.hybridcars.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113042332/http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2012-dashboard/|archive-date=13 January 2013}}{{cite web|title=December 2014 Dashboard|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2014-dashboard/|website=www.hybridcars.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107031240/http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2014-dashboard/|archive-date=7 January 2015}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2015-dashboard/|title=Car Reviews: New Car Prices and Used Cars Classifieds|access-date=16 March 2023}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2016-dashboard/|title=Car Reviews: New Car Prices and Used Cars Classifieds|access-date=16 March 2023}}
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