BMW 7 Series (G70)

The seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series (model code G70) are luxury saloons consisting of internal combustion versions and a battery electric version known as the BMW i7. It was introduced by BMW on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary.[7]

BMW 7 Series / i7 (G70)
BMW i7 xDrive60
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Also calledBMW i7 (electric)
Production2022[1]–present
Model years2023–present (North America)
Assembly
DesignerJozef Kabaň,[2] Domagoj Đukec,[3] Sebastian Simm (exterior)
Henri von Freyberg (interior)[4]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
List
Power output
List
  • 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) (735i)
  • 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) (740d xDrive)
  • 280 kW (375 hp; 381 PS) (740i)
  • 335 kW (449 hp; 455 PS) (i7 eDrive50)
  • 360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS) (750e xDrive)
  • 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) (760i xDrive)
  • 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) (i7 xDrive60)
  • 420 kW (563 hp; 571 PS) (M760e xDrive)
  • 441 kW (591 hp; 600 PS) (i7 M70 xDrive)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
  • 48 V lithium-ion
  • 18.7 kWh lithium-ion (750e / M760e xDrive)
  • 101.7 / 105.7 kWh lithium-ion (i7)
Electric range590–625 km (367–388 mi) (WLTP, i7)
Plug-in charging
  • Three-phase 11 kW / 22 kW (AC, i7)
  • 195 kW (DC, i7)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,215 mm (126.6 in)
Length5,391 mm (212.2 in)
Width1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height1,544 mm (60.8 in)
Kerb weight
  • 2,075–2,270 kg (4,575–5,004 lb)
  • 2,640 kg (5,820 lb) (i7)[6]
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 7 Series (G11)

Overview

The G70 7 Series is offered with petrol, petrol plug-in hybrid, diesel, and battery electric powertrains, with the latter being marketed as the i7. A V12 petrol engine option is no longer offered.[7] The vehicle is only available in long-wheelbase form, with 130 mm (5.1 in) longer exterior dimensions, 48 mm (1.9 in) wider and 51 mm (2.0 in) taller compared to the previous generation long-wheelbase model.

In Europe, initial range only included the i7, while internal combustion versions were available at a later date which are 740d xDrive with 300 PS (296 hp; 221 kW) B57 3.0-litre turbo six-cylinder, along with two plug-in hybrid models which are 750e xDrive and M760e xDrive which will also be offered worldwide. The M760e xDrive will be the successor to the V12-powered M760i.[8]

In North America, three trims are available for late 2022 introduction, including the i7 xDrive60. The internal combustion versions are the 740i and 760i xDrive, both equipped with mild hybrid.[9]

In Thailand, three trims are available for November 2022 introduction, including the i7 xDrive60 in 3 Models M Sport (First Edition) / M Sport and the range-topping M Sport Gran Lusso. The internal combustion version with plug-in hybrid model is 750e xDrive M Sport CKD introduction in 2023.

In Malaysia, three variants are available which are the fully electric i7 xDrive60,[10] the 750e xDrive Pure Excellence and the 750e xDrive M Sport. The two 750e variants are locally assembled.[11]

In Indonesia, two variants are available which are the 735i M Sport and i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso. The 735i M Sport is locally assembled, while the i7 xDrive60 Gran Lusso comes as CBU from Germany.

In 2023, BMW presented an armoured version of the i7.[12]

  • BMW 740d
    BMW 740d
  • i7 Pure Excellence
    i7 Pure Excellence
  • Rear view (i7 M Sport)
    Rear view (i7 M Sport)
  • Interior (i7)
    Interior (i7)
  • i7 M70
    i7 M70
  • BMW i7 Protection
    BMW i7 Protection

Specifications

Internal combustion engines
Internal combustion engines
Spec
Model
 Engine Power Torque Displacement Top speed Transmission Acceleration (0-60/100) Drive Production
Petrol models
735i[13] 3.0 L B58
turbo I6		 286 hp (213 kW; 290 PS) @ 5000-6500 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) @ 1500-4000 2,998 cc (3.0 L; 182.9 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 6.7 sec RWD 2023–
740i[14] 3.0 L B58
turbo I6		 381 hp (284 kW; 386 PS) @ 5200-6250 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) @ 1850-5000 2,998 cc (3.0 L; 182.9 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 5.4 sec RWD 2023–
760i xDrive[15] 4.4 L S68
twin-turbo V8		 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS) @ 5500 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) @ 1800-5000 4,395 cc (4.4 L; 268.2 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 4.2 sec AWD 2023–
Diesel model
740d xDrive[16] 3.0 L B57
turbo I6		 299 hp (223 kW; 303 PS) @ 4000 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) @ 1500-2500 2,993 cc (3.0 L; 182.6 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 5.8 sec AWD 2023–
Plug-in hybrid models
750e xDrive[17] 3.0 L B58
turbo I6		 490 hp (365 kW; 497 PS) @ 5000-6500 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) @ 1750-4700 2,998 cc (3.0 L; 182.9 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 4.8 sec AWD 2023–
M760e xDrive[18] 3.0 L B58
turbo I6		 571 hp (426 kW; 579 PS) @ 5200-6250 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) @ 1850-5000 2,998 cc (3.0 L; 182.9 cu in) 250 km/h (155 mph) 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic 4.3 sec AWD 2023–

i7 models
i7 details
Model
Spec
 eDrive50[19] xDrive60 M Sport[20] M70 xDrive[21]
Motor 1x BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motor 2x BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors
Motor power Rear motor: 455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS) Front motor: 258 hp (192 kW; 262 PS)
Rear motor: 315 hp (235 kW; 319 PS)		 Front motor: 258 hp (192 kW; 262 PS)
Rear motor: 489 hp (365 kW; 496 PS)
Motor torque Rear motor: 650 N⋅m (480 lbf⋅ft) Front motor: 365 N⋅m (269 lbf⋅ft)
Rear motor: 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft)		 Front motor: 365 N⋅m (269 lbf⋅ft)
Rear motor: 650 N⋅m (480 lbf⋅ft)
Power 455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS) 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS) 660 hp (490 kW; 670 PS)
Torque 650 N⋅m (480 lbf⋅ft) 745 N⋅m (549 lbf⋅ft) 1,100 N⋅m (810 lbf⋅ft)
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery capacity 101.7 kWh (366 MJ)
Battery voltage 376 V 376 V 376 V
Range 611 km (380 mi)WLTP 625 km (388 mi)WLTP 472 km (293 mi)EPA
488 km (303 mi)WLTP
Top speed 205 km/h (127 mph) 240 km/h (150 mph) 250 km/h (160 mph)
Acceleration
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)		 5.5 sec 4.7 sec 3.7 sec
Availability 2023 — 2023 — 2024 —
Transmission Single-speed automatic
Drive RWD AWD

See also

References
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