The New BMW 760i/760Li

1. BMW 760i/760Li (Short Story) 2. BMW 760i/760Li Model Distinctions Versus the V8 and Diesel Models 3. BMW 760i/760Li 12-Cylinder Power Unit 4. BMW 7 Series Vehicle Concept 5. The BMW 7 Series' Progressive Service and Maintenance Concept 6. The BMW 7 Series' Electronic Data Networks 7. BMW 12-Cylinder Power Units - a Story of Success 8. Specifications BMW 760i/760Li 9. BMW 760i/760Li Interior and Exterior Dimensions 10. BMW 760i/760Li Torque and Output Diagram

The new BMW 7 Series was presented to the public in autumn 2001. Featuring
typical BMW fortes such as a perfect combination of dynamic driving qualities
and motoring comfort, and boasting superior but economical V8 petrol engines,
the new model quickly became the trendsetter in the luxury performance range.
The innovative, intuitive iDrive control concept and powerful design full of
distinctive character both confirm BMW's role as a leader in technology and
innovation. Customers have also responded positively to the new concept of the
car, no other 8-cylinder luxury saloon being delivered to as many customers the
world over as the BMW 7 Series just half a year after its launch. And since
autumn 2002, 6- and 8-cylinder diesel engines have been added to the range.

With the introduction of the 760i/760Li, the most outstanding members of the
'family' are now rounding off the 7 Series at the topmost end of the BMW model
range. Both models feature a 12-cylinder petrol engine with maximum output of
327 kW or 445 bhp from 6.0 litres engine displacement. The 760Li stands out
from the 760i through its high-end rear compartment and wheelbase extended by
14 cm/5.5".

Offering a wide range of truly outstanding features in drivetrain technology
and the most sophisticated level of equipment, the top models in the BMW range
rank right at the top in automotive engineering. The most outstanding example
of this superiority is clearly the 12-cylinder power unit, the world's first
direct-injection 12-cylinder to enter the market. The 760i/760Li therefore
marks the third generation in BMW's tradition of successful 12-cylinder
saloons, following the first two V12 models built with a total production
volume of approximately 96,500 units between 1987 and 2001 and giving BMW the
position of the world's largest V12 manufacturer.

The BMW V12 offers both the driver and the passengers alike the most
sophisticated standard of motoring in genuine style. Simply because a
12-cylinder power unit is the very best drive technology a saloon in the top
luxury performance range is able to offer: Unparalleled smoothness and
refinement combined with determined acceleration to provide a unique experience
in class, power and performance. And it is fair to say that the BMW V12 is so
quiet that it is impossible to hear with the engine idling or when travelling
at a steady pace. This, indeed, is precisely what purchasers of such a car
expect in terms of discreet modesty and understatement.

As soon as the driver wishes to use the car's superior power reserves, on the
other hand, the sound of the V12 changes from a silent rumble into a more
perceptible, melodic chortle, thus bearing testimony to the sporting genes
which lurk within. It was not the objective of our engineers in developing
this outstanding model to completely isolate the driver and his passengers from
their surroundings, focusing only on minimum noise, but rather to include the
occupants in the driving experience also through perceptible acoustic feedback
in response to the gas pedal.

Opening the engine compartment, you will admire a genuine masterpiece in engine
construction with looks to match its inner values: BMW's new 12-cylinder
features direct fuel injection, four-valve technology and VALVETRONIC
fully-variable valve control. Displacing 5,972 cc, the V12 power unit develops
327 kW/445 bhp at 6,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 600 Nm/442 lb-ft at 3,950
rpm. And 500 Nm/368 lb-ft is available throughout the broad speed range from
1,500-6,000 rpm. Fuel consumption under the EU standard is 13.4 litres/100 km
or 21.1 mpg Imp (in the composite mode), certainly a very good figure
considering the car's truly outstanding performance: Acceleration from 0-100
km/h comes in 5.5 seconds, acceleration to 200 km/h in barely 17 seconds, and
top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 155 mph.

The world's first six-speed automatic transmission already introduced with the
other engines in the 7 Series offers everything it takes for refined and
efficient use of the 12-cylinder's torque and power. Providing a wider range
of transmission ratios than the former five-speed automatic transmissions, this
new unit makes a very significant contribution in the 760i/760Li to that unique
impression of refinement and style. At 160 km/h, for example, engine speed is
merely 2,500 rpm.