BMW 7 Series leaked yet again
Next-gen luxury limousine revealed by Dutch websiteFollowing on from BMW’s own embarrassing leak on BMW.at, a Dutch website (autowereld.com) has been the first website to break the global embargo and leak images of the all-new 7 Series.
The new leak shows off the BMW’s luxurious interior and paints the clearest picture yet, ahead of its official reveal in a matter of hours, of how the Mercedes W222 S-Class-rival will try to redefine the limousine class.
Seen in full without camouflage, the initial accidental BMW.at leak earlier this week revealed a whole host of new information on the G11 7 Series including that it will be, initially, powered by the choice of three new engines from launch, and available — at least in Europe — with standard rear-wheel drive and optional xDrive AWD.
Opening the range is a new turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder common-rail turbo-diesel codenamed B57 and delivering 195kW in the 730d and 730d xDrive. Next up is a new turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine codenamed B58 and offering 240kW in the 740i, while the range-topping (for now) 750i xDrive comes with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 delivering 330kW. In Australia, where the new Seven will arrive next year, the outgoing 730d is priced from $206,200, but in Austria the new 730d will cost €100,445 ($A146,685), rising to €107,480 for the 730d xDrive guise.
The 740i will start at €107,690 in Austria, where the 750i xDrive is pegged at €137,935. A host of features also appeared on the European site's configurator, including Driving Assistance Plus, which is expected to comprise a number of semi-autonomous functions, an M Sport Package, adaptive full LED headlights, a Pure Excellence interior, Alcantara headlining, four-zone climate-control, coolbox, front/rear ventilated seats, adjustable rear seats, Surround View and a range of wheel designs ranging in size from 17- to 20-inch.
A total of 13 exterior paint colours will also be available in Australia, including Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Alpine White, Black College, Glacier Silver, Cashmere Silver, Sophisto Grey, Imperial Blue, Singapore Grey, Mineral White, Arctic Grey Brilliant, Jatoba and Magellan Grey.
Stay tuned for more 7 Series information.
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