Spy Shots Confirm BMW Prepping V12 Powered 760i

BMW 760i V12 Spy Photo

By Thami Masemola
January 26, 2009 12:55 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Here we go, a black BMW 760Li spied in broad daylight. A very similar car (though with different plates) was spied a few weeks ago and hailed as the BMW M7. It wasn't. Although BMW sources have admitted to the company being in the process of producing an M7 high-performance luxury sedan, this is not that car. What this happens to be is a 760Li, the long-wheel-base version of the 760i.

The pictured prototype features big black wheels, a longer wheelbase, four tailpipes shaped like flattened rectangles and what looks like the word "V12" covered in tape on the front side of the car. Bits of the interior can be seen through the reflective glass but not much in specific detail can be observed.

At the moment BMW is only offering the new 7 Series up to 750i/ Li level where a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 is used to produce 300kW (407hp). Traditionally the 760i/ Li have been the range toppers for the BMW brand with their V12 naturally aspirated engines. Although technical details are not available yet for obvious reasons, speculation is that the V12 configuration has been retained but with an added two turbos for power persuasion. The BMW 760i/ Li should break cover at the Shanghai Motor Show in a couple of months' time.

 

Source: carpassion via bmwblog

Comments

afterace2
January 26, 2009 1:57 PM
I wonder what the big red button do, self destruction ?

sub39h
January 26, 2009 2:03 PM
i wonder why manufacturers do this... this car would probably get a lot less attention if it weren't in black, with black wheels and all the badges taped up.

and i'm a little confused. if it's a 6.0 V12 biturbo is it competing with the S600 or the S65 AMG? and is it really the best time to launch a V12 super-saloon? i don't see the point of this car

schnell
January 26, 2009 10:02 PM
the S600; the M7 will compete with the S63/65 AMG of course

mmr66
January 26, 2009 2:44 PM
so there is not giong to be an M7?

schnell
January 26, 2009 9:59 PM
did you not read the article???

Geefiasco
January 26, 2009 3:33 PM
This looks beautiful!

Franko
January 26, 2009 3:45 PM
Stop that tying Stop that lying...looks like a Boring 747

lucifa
January 26, 2009 3:57 PM
phone cameras ftw!

i daresay this wouldn't have a biturbo induction -- this would be more of a competitor to the S600 and therefore naturally aspirated, with the biturbo version going for the M7 to compete against the S65. and for those that doubt the timing for the realease of an M7 due to economic climate, the people who tend to buy these cars are people who generally have so much money they don't care; they see a car they like and buy the top of the line one.

also, i still reckon this car looks great =D

schnell
January 26, 2009 10:01 PM
its going to have twin turbos just like the S600

smokeonit
January 26, 2009 4:03 PM
the wheels are too small!

proportions look strange...! and the front is too high @ the grille...

the back is very nice and the interior as well!

DSC_OFF
January 26, 2009 6:04 PM
I just can't imagine there is room ABOVE the 407 hp 4.4 liter twin turbo for a V12 AND an M7.

schnell
January 26, 2009 10:03 PM
well obviously its worked for mercedes with a twin turbo V12 (S600) and 2 AMG variants

Uptohere
January 26, 2009 6:09 PM
I don't see much about the exterior that impresses. The front of the car is much better than the outgoing model and the kidney-grille looks significantly enlarged. This car will obviously be more notable for tech and performance than it's good looks.

joshg_5
January 26, 2009 7:27 PM
Improvement on previous gen is all I'm going to allow myself to say...

Joe_Limon
January 26, 2009 8:22 PM
Bring Back the 8 series!

muhaidib
January 27, 2009 4:20 AM
760Li without Navigation or Rear camera??? come on BMW that should be standard,,,

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