The 2006 BMW 7 Series

Press Release

The most successful BMW 7 Series ever.

Accounting for almost 160,000 units delivered to customers worldwide, the fourth-generation 7 Series is the most successful prestige luxury performance sedan in BMW’s history. Since its introduction to the world in 2001, the current 7 Series has already outsold the former model by almost 8 per cent. And with customer deliveries of 57,899 units worldwide in its most successful year so far, 2003, the current BMW 7 Series outperformed its predecessor in that model’s best year (1997) by almost 14 per cent.

In Germany, the BMW 7 Series became the sales leader in the luxury sedan market in 2004. Sales have shown impressive growth in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Oceania and Africa where, compared with the former model, sales of the current 7 Series have more than doubled after 38 months in the market. Sales volumes in those regions are catching up with the markets where, by tradition, the BMW 7 Series has always had a strong position – in particular, Europe and North America.

In the United States, the success of the current 7 Series is unparalleled. In its first three years, it outsold its predecessor’s three best years by a significant seven percent.

Accounting for more than 50 per cent of total sales, the BMW 745i/Li with its large V8 power unit has been the best-selling model worldwide. The long-wheelbase version, in turn, accounts for more than half of all BMW 7 Series sold.

The BMW 7 Series combines two cars in one: On one hand, it is a genuine BMW offering those typical BMW virtues such as driving pleasure, agility and nimble handling for the customer who enjoys driving. On the other hand, it is a highly prestigious luxury sedan offering generous space and comfort for the driver and passengers.

More than any other car on the market, the BMW 7 Series offers that Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of BMW not only in the classic sense, but also in the extended sense of being driven. It is indeed this perfect combination of two worlds that the BMW customer opting for this luxury performance sedan appreciates so much, making this model the most successful 7 Series ever.

The J.D. Power & Associates 2004 APEAL Study (Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car) and the Strategic Vision Total Delight Index (Best Luxury Car, two years in a row) affirm that 7 Series owners love their cars. The 2006 BMW 7 Series will give them more to love.

New V8 engines combined with numerous other enhancements will ensure that success of the BMW 7 Series will continue with the 2006 model.

The most important facts and figures – an overview (North American market):

750i/Li replacing 745i/Li:

• V8 engine with VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, and steplessly-variable intake system.
• Engine thoroughly updated and enhanced.
• Displacement: 4,799 cc (745i/Li was 4,398, + 9 per cent).
• Power: 360 hp at 6,300 rpm (was 325 at 6,100, + 11 per cent).
• Torque: 360 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm (was 330 at 3,600, + 9 per cent).
• 0–60 mph in 5.8 seconds (was 5.9)
• Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway: No data.

760i/Li:

• V12 engine with VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, and direct fuel injection.
• Unchanged from 2005 model.
• Displacement: 5,972 cc.
• Power: 438 hp at 6,000 rpm.
• Torque: 444 lb-ft at 3,950 rpm.
• 0–60 mph in 5.4 seconds.
• Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway: 15/23

Chassis and suspension:

• Revised and updated.
• Three suspension variants available straight from the factory:
  • Standard suspension with Active Roll Stabilization
  • Adaptive Ride Package (standard on 760i/Li; optional on 750i/Li)
  • Sports suspension (included in optional Sport Package on 750i/Li)
• Rear track 0.55´´ wider.

Safety:

• Two-stage Adaptive Brakelights are standard.

Design:

• Elegant exterior with unique, unmistakable presence.
• Even greater emphasis of the car’s sporting performance and dynamic qualities: Powerdome on the engine compartment lid, revised kidney grille, headlights and front air dam.
• More pronounced contours at the rear with new chrome trim, new tail lights and new rear air dam.
• New light contour on the side-sills.
• Even more sophisticated and painted surfaces inside the car.
• Control elements with similar functions combined in groups for optimum clarity and distinction.

Control, communication, entertainment:

• Detailed optimization of iDrive for even greater user friendliness.
• CD changer with MP3 CD-capability.
• Bluetooth hands-free phone capability.

The most important facts and figures – an overview (European market):

730d: Straight-six diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase (weight down by 25 kg/55 lb), piezo-injection technology and particle filter. Engine thoroughly updated and enhanced to an even higher standard. 2,993 cc (+/– 0). 170 kW/231 hp at 4,000 rpm (160 kW/218 hp, + 6 per cent). 520 Nm/383 lb-ft from 2,000–2,750 rpm (500 Nm/369 lb-ft, + 4 per cent). 0–100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (8.0 sec, – 3 per cent). Top speed 238 km/h (148 mph). Fuel consumption EU 8.2 ltr/100 km (34.4 mph Imp) (8.5 ltr/100 km, – 3.5 per cent), EU 4 (EU 3).

730i/Li: New straight-six petrol engine with the world’s first composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase. 2,996 cc (+/– 0). 190 kW/258 hp at 6,600 rpm (170 kW/231 hp, + 12 per cent). 300 Nm/221 lb-ft from 2,500– 4,000 rpm (300 Nm/221 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm). 0–100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (8.0 sec, – 3 per cent). Top speed 244 km/h (151 mph). Fuel consumption EU 10.1 ltr/100 km (28.0 mpg Imp) (10.6 ltr/100 km, – 4.7 per cent), EU 4.

760i/Li: V12 with VALVETRONIC, double-VANOS and direct petrol injection. Unchanged. 5,972 cc. 327 kW/445 hp at 6,000 rpm 600 Nm/ 442 lb-ft at 3,950 rpm. 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. Top speed 250 km/h. Fuel consumption EU 13.4 ltr/100 km (21.1 mpg Imp). EU 4.

750i/Li replacing 745i/Li: V8 petrol engine with VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS. Engine thoroughly updated and enhanced to an even higher standard. 4,799 cc (4,398 cc, + 9 per cent). 270 kW/367 hp at 6,300 rpm (245 kW/333 hp, + 10 per cent). 490 Nm/361 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm (450 Nm/332 lb-ft), + 9 per cent. 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (6.3 sec, – 6 per cent). Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption EU 11.4 ltr/100 km (24.8 mpg Imp) (+/– 0), EU 4 and ULEV II (EU 4/LEV).

740i/Li replacing 735i/Li: V8 petrol engine with VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS. Engine thoroughly updated and enhanced to an even higher standard. 4,000 cc (3,600 cc, + 11 per cent). 225 kW/306 hp at 6,300 rpm (200 kW/272 hp, + 13 per cent). 390 Nm/287 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm (360 Nm/265 lb-ft, + 8 Prozent ). 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds (7.5 sec, – 9 per cent). Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption EU 11.2 ltr/100 km (25.2 mpg Imp) (11.1 ltr/100 km, + 0.9 per cent), EU 4.

745d replacing 740d: V8 diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase (weight down by 30 kg/66 lb), piezo-injection technology and particle filter. Brand-new engine. 4,423 cc (3,901 cc, + 13 per cent). 220 kW/300 hp at 4,000 rpm (190 kW/258 hp, + 16 per cent). 700 Nm/516 lb-ft from 1,750– 2,500 rpm (600 Nm/442 lb-ft, + 17 per cent). 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds (7.4 sec, – 8 per cent). Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption EU 9.5 ltr/100 km (29.7 mpg Imp) (9.7 ltr/100 km, – 2.1 per cent), EU 4 (EU 3).

New features for extra safety, comfort, and individual style

• Xenon headlights and a headlight cleaning system now come as standard on all models in the 7 Series. Adaptive Headlights remain an option.
• White direction indicators are now also standard.
• All BMW 7 Series now feature BMW’s two-stage Brake Force Display: Whenever the driver applies the brakes harder than usual, motorists following from behind are warned by the larger and brighter brake lights.
• With the general introduction of digital terrestrial television, the BMW 7 Series is now also available with a DVB-T television set. Apart from receiving analogue television signals, this TV is also able to receive digital television broadcasts.
• The optional CD changer also comes with M P3 technology.
• The BMW Assist telematicsservice as well as the BMW Online internet portal come as standard on all models fitted with a car telephone and navigation system (only in markets where BMW Assist and BMW Online are offered ).
• Last but not least, the updated BMW 7 Series offers the customer a choice of four new paintwork and three new upholstery colours, as well as two new 18-inch wheels and one new set of 19-inch wheels.