Saturday 24 September 2011

BMW 7 Series






BMW 7 Series

Rs 8,386,333* - Rs 13,815,719*


The BMW 7 Series redefines the way one would look at luxury, styling and driving dynamics. The engine of the sedan provides for a surge of power and also has the smoothest of gear shifts. The interiors provide the right style that compliments the exterior of the car. The use of high quality materials further enhances the appeal at the inside. The BMW 7 Series sedan comes fully packed with latest safety features. Like every BMW, there can be no questions asked about the slippery car. Its quick and a fantastic ride. 

Design 

The BMW 7 Series sedan astounds the spectator at the very first glance. The front of the car has sleek streamlined double headlights, with clear lens fog lamps on the body coloured bumpers. The rear end of the vehicle has some good sparkling tail lamps cluster. The five-seater sedan offers unmatched comfort and luxury to its passengers. The interiors of BMW 7 Series sedan offer a great atmosphere for the occupants. The interiors do delight the people occupying the car and obviously this feeling does last throughout the ride. A peaceful and luxurious ambience is created by the seats that are upholstered in the finest of leather. The car looks spacious and quiet obviously it is. Models of BMW 7 Series sedan get iDrive control for the audio, navigation and climate control settings. It is equipped with tilt/slide opened sunroof.

Powertrain

BMW 7 Series sedan offers both petrol and diesel-driven vehicles. The 740Li variant is powered by a 4000cc 8-cylinders petrol engine, which delivers a power of 306. The 750Li variants comes equipped with a 4799 cc 8-cylinders engine, which churns out a power of 360.  A maximum power of 439 by 5972 cc 12-cylinders petrol engine which is fitted in the 760 Li. The diesel engine of 730Ld variant produces a power of 319. The twelve-cylinder engine delivers astounding power and smoothness. The diesel engineering is best exemplified by the straight six-cylinder diesel engine found in the BMW 730Ld variant. All the engines of BMW 7 Series sedan are coupled with a seamless six speed automatic transmission, which ensures smoothness in changing gears.  

Handling and Safety

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), an electronic chassis control system, is standard in all the variants of BMW 7 Series sedan. DSC constantly monitors the operation of wheels and chassis. The DSC is aimed at controlling the traction of the vehicle, the system also prevents the vehicle from skidding. The Electronic Damper Control (EDC) of the automobile modifies the stiffness of the precisely tuned suspension system, in accordance with the current driving condition. This ensures a comfortable ride even on bumpy roads. Moreover, the suspension systems have been made firm for higher speeds.

The advanced safety system of BMW 7 Series sedan includes modern sensor technology, which ensures maximum protection to the occupants. Within a fraction of a second, the sensor system detects an impact and figures out its severity. Airbags are then deployed accordingly. Apart from this, the Active Headrests are activated whenever needed.

Dimensions and Weights
Overall Length (mm)
5179
Overall Width (mm)
1902
Overall Height (mm)
1484
Wheel Base (mm)
3128
Front Track (mm)
1578
Rear Track (mm)
1596
Boot Space (liter)
500
Kerb Weight (kg)
1950
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)
2530
No of Doors
4

Fuel Economy
Mileage Highway (km/liter)
7.5
Mileage City (km/liter)
5
Mileage Overall (km/liter)
5.5

Capacities
Seating Capacity (person)
4
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter)
88

Performance
Maximum Speed
250Km/Hour
0-100kmph
6.22seconds

Engine
Engine Type/Model
Displacement cc
4799
Power (PS@rpm)
368PS @6300rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm)
490Nm @3400rpm
Valve Mechanism
Bore (mm)
93
Stroke (mm)
88.3
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder)
8
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
Valves per Cylender (value)
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel System

Transmission
Transmission Type
Automatic
Gears/Speeds
6Gears
Clutch Type
Final Reduction Gear Ratio
3.4

Suspensions
Front Suspension
Lightweight double joint spring strut front axle with aluminium track control wheel, anti roll bar
Rear Suspension
Aluminium integral rear axle , Anti roll bars

Steering
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion, Power-assisted
Power Assisted
Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter)

Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc brakes at the front with aluminum swing callipers
Rear Brakes
Disc brakes at the rear with grey cast iron swing calliper inner ventilated

Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Type
Light-alloy
Wheel Size
9 J x 19
Tyres
245/45 R19


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