2009 BMW 7 Series Preview
Hardware
The all-new 2009 BMW 7 Series is larger and more luxurious than the model it replaces. Under the skin the flagship sedan is equipped with a new suspension design utilizing many aluminum components to reduce unsprung weight and improve the ride, BMW says. In a first for a BMW sedan, the new model boasts a double-wishbone front suspension (first seen in the current model BMW X5). The rear suspension remains a multi-link design.
Under the hood of the 2009 BMW 7 Series, consumers will find the same engine that powers the BMW X6 XDrive50i. In the 7 Series, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo 8-cylinder engine is rated at 400 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. Mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, the powerplant should push the sedan to 60 mph in just over 5 seconds, on towards an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph. While European customers will be offered many 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engine choices, the German automaker has not announced their availability in the United States. Customers seeking an energy-efficient luxury sedan should look at BMW's new ActiveHybrid model. Under the hood of this dual-power 7 Series is a 120-volt electric motor that will assist the twin-turbo V-8 engine. Working together, and utilizing regenerative energy, EPA fuel economy is boosted into the low 20's.
Technology
BMW delivers plenty of technical innovation with the 2009 7 Series. Standard across the model range is BMW's Dynamic Damping Control.
The cockpit-adjustable electronic system gives the driver the freedom to choose between four modes (comfort, normal, sport and sport-plus) to control the suspension damping, transmission shifting, throttle sensitivity, and power steering assistance. If the vehicle is equipped with Active Steering-a BMW system that alters the steering ratio based on speed and steering wheel angle-the rear wheels will now adjust up to 3 degrees to help maneuver the car. The flagship BMW sedan will also offer night vision, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, rear- and side-view cameras, and massaging rear seats. Look for the arrival of the 2009 BMW 7 Series in showrooms later this year.
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The all-new 2009 BMW 7 Series is larger and more luxurious than the model it replaces. Under the skin the flagship sedan is equipped with a new suspension design utilizing many aluminum components to reduce unsprung weight and improve the ride, BMW says. In a first for a BMW sedan, the new model boasts a double-wishbone front suspension (first seen in the current model BMW X5). The rear suspension remains a multi-link design.Under the hood of the 2009 BMW 7 Series, consumers will find the same engine that powers the BMW X6 XDrive50i. In the 7 Series, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo 8-cylinder engine is rated at 400 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. Mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, the powerplant should push the sedan to 60 mph in just over 5 seconds, on towards an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph. While European customers will be offered many 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engine choices, the German automaker has not announced their availability in the United States. Customers seeking an energy-efficient luxury sedan should look at BMW's new ActiveHybrid model. Under the hood of this dual-power 7 Series is a 120-volt electric motor that will assist the twin-turbo V-8 engine. Working together, and utilizing regenerative energy, EPA fuel economy is boosted into the low 20's.
Technology
BMW delivers plenty of technical innovation with the 2009 7 Series. Standard across the model range is BMW's Dynamic Damping Control.
The cockpit-adjustable electronic system gives the driver the freedom to choose between four modes (comfort, normal, sport and sport-plus) to control the suspension damping, transmission shifting, throttle sensitivity, and power steering assistance. If the vehicle is equipped with Active Steering-a BMW system that alters the steering ratio based on speed and steering wheel angle-the rear wheels will now adjust up to 3 degrees to help maneuver the car. The flagship BMW sedan will also offer night vision, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, rear- and side-view cameras, and massaging rear seats. Look for the arrival of the 2009 BMW 7 Series in showrooms later this year.For more information:
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