BMW 7-Series M-sport package spotted uncovered - It's no M7

BMW 7-Series F01 M-sport package spy photo / CarPix

New look, same engine

By Michael Gauthier
June 6, 2009 1:49 AM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Earlier this week, we brought you the first spy photos of what was thought to be the long awaited BMW M7. Now that our spies have managed to catch the car completely uncovered, we're left thinking this prototype is nothing more than a standard BMW 7-Series outfitted with a new M-sports package.

After closer analysis, you can clearly see that this 7-Series lacks several key M styling characteristics such as quad exhaust pipes and front fender M logo gills. What about the power bulge on the hood? Previously we've seen various BMW prototypes wearing a similar hood bulge most likely making way for diagnostic equipment used in powertrain testing. All of these omissions virtually rule out the possibly of this being the highly anticipated M7.

Despite lacking the X5 M's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 555 horsepower (408kW) and 500 lb-ft (678Nm) of torque, the car features a dynamic appearance thanks to more aggressive bumpers and new wheels.

When (or if) BMW will unveil the M7 remains a mystery, but judging by your reaction, it can't come soon enough.

 

Comments

GRAVE
June 6, 2009 2:12 AM
looks as same as the normal.

Renegade
June 6, 2009 2:15 AM
Yep, the same preppy look.

dbehmoaras
June 6, 2009 2:59 AM
Look at the bumpers. They're different. The M3 looks the same as the 335, but with different bumpers. Similar deal here.

mhamini
June 7, 2009 2:23 AM
I'm agree with you it has completely differed bumpers but i can't see any sing of M style on it. look at pics it long wheelbase 7 series and some sign of us-version and more luxury look. i think it's an armored version of new 7 series.

GRAVE
June 6, 2009 4:23 AM
Ok but it's hardly noticed when it's in black @@

Rixon
June 6, 2009 5:39 PM
It's not a shark anymore, Jeremy is going to have to find something else to mock on it.

Swifty
June 6, 2009 5:12 AM
nothing special

awhk
June 6, 2009 5:58 AM
German OEM rice...

carbonsigma
June 6, 2009 9:33 AM
Looks like a US-version with the orange reflectors on the front side and the small number plate holder at the rear.

N20_Purge
June 6, 2009 10:32 AM
Oh well. At least it looks better than stock.

Housemans
June 6, 2009 11:20 AM
Nice, but they put tape over a part of the bumper, beside the license plate...what's that? LED?

3Iceman
June 6, 2009 1:02 PM
They had to integrate the exhaust pipes into the rear bumper, becouse Mercedes did that, so they have to copy.

Swifty
June 6, 2009 1:45 PM
excatly, they are copying

hekki
June 6, 2009 2:32 PM
BMW 7 series had those exhaust pipes before MB S-class, MB Copy form BMW

MusTang
June 6, 2009 7:10 PM
BMW is agood car, really good car. But unfortunately they lost their imagination, can't do something else, something different from ordinary 7 series.

benzboy
June 6, 2009 8:58 PM
yes it looks like a fine automobile that is is full of electronic wizardry, that will break down and be very exprensive to repair.

BritBoy
June 7, 2009 12:32 AM
Surely there must be some changes under the skin? Why would they go to the effort of test driving a bodykit under camo?

Sata
June 7, 2009 12:51 PM
Hah hah hah of course that there is no M7. S65 and S63 are the KINGs FOR EVER!

kalle_Karlstrom
June 7, 2009 1:21 PM
so sad. M-Sport?? where? The old 7 series was ugly, this isnt much better..

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