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Following its successful introduction into the market in 2008, and subsequent update this year with the introduction of the M Sport Package, the BMW 7-series will further expand its position in the 2011 model year with the launch of a new six-cylinder model.
In line with the automaker’s EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy, BMW announced today that its flagship sedan would get a smaller twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine pumping out 315 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 330 pound-feet of torque from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm.
The unit is based on the same 3.0-liter block found in a host of other BMW models, including cars like the 335i and Z4 sDrive35i. In the 2011 BMW 7-Series, the award-winning engine will reside in the new 740i and 740iL long-wheelbase variant.
Both models will go on sale as 2011 models in spring 2010. Pricing will be announced closer to the sales launch. Despite being the new entry-level models for the 7-Series range, they will be available with a full complement of options and packages, including the M Sport Package, Driver Assistance Package, Luxury Seating Packages, Rear Entertainment Package, and even the BMW Individual Composition Package.
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By bepsf Posted: 12/16/2009 2:47pm PST
Now if BMW could just make their nomenclature match their engine displacement like in the old days...
...and bring some 4-cylinder 1 & 3 Series to the US.
By ColbertNation Posted: 12/16/2009 3:33pm PST
By blank blueray Posted: 12/16/2009 6:56pm PST
I would love to have the chance to own the diesel V6 version of the 7-series though. HP would be low, but torque would be plenty high --- not to mention good fuel consumption ratings.
By saabfan Posted: 12/16/2009 7:05pm PST
By Jim Posted: 12/17/2009 6:27am PST
By bepsf Posted: 12/17/2009 11:40am PST
First off, BMW has never produced a V6 - They manufacture only inline 6's.
Secondly, the first gen 7 Series was introduced to the US with the inline 6 back in the 70's - and in Europe a turbo I6 was available as the 745i.
The 2nd Gen 7 series had a choice of the 3.5L inline 6 and 5.0L V12 until 1992 when the 3.0 and 4.0L V8s were introduced.
By r4 card Posted: 1/6/2010 9:14pm PST
I would love to have the chance to own the diesel V6 version of the 7-series though. HP would be low, but torque would be plenty high --- not to mention good fuel consumption ratings.
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