BMW 7 Series (F01)

BMW 7-Series (F01/F02/F03/F04)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	September 2008–2015
Assembly	Dingolfing, Germany Toluca, Mexico (BMW Mexico) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) Rayong, Thailand 6th of October City, Egypt (BAG) Chennai, India
Designer	Karim Habib (2005), Christopher Weil (facelift, 2011)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door sedan/saloon 4-door extended sedan/saloon
Layout	FR layout
Related	BMW 5 GT Rolls-Royce Ghost Rolls-Royce Wraith Rolls-Royce Dawn
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L turbo I6 4.4 L V8 Turbo 6.0 L V12 3.0 L turbodiesel I6
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic (760Li and ActiveHybrid7, all other models from 2013-)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,070 mm (120.9 in) (SWB) 3,210 mm (126.4 in) (LWB)
Length	5,072 mm (199.7 in) (2009-2011 SWB) 5,212 mm (205.2 in) (2009-2011 LWB) 205.3 in (5,215 mm) (2012- LWB) 199.8 in (5,075 mm) (2012- SWB)
Width	1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height	58.2 in (1,478 mm) (2009–2011) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) (2012- LWB) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) (2012- LWB) 58.4 in (1,483 mm) (ActiveHybrid LWB)
Curb weight	1,955 kg (4,310.0 lb) (740i) 1,973 kg (4,349.7 lb) (740Li) 2,075 kg (4,574.6 lb) (750i) 2,152 kg (4,744.3 lb) (750i xDrive) 2,114 kg (4,660.6 lb) (750Li) 2,177 kg (4,799.5 lb) (750Li xDrive) 2,274 kg (5,013.3 lb) (760Li)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW E65
Successor	BMW 7 Series (G11) (all-new 35up-modular platform)

The BMW F01 is the previous BMW 7 series that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is 14 cm (5.5 in) longer than the BMW F01.

The car was presented to the press in Munich on July 3, 2008. The show debut of the model took place in October 2008 at the Paris Motor Show.

The car was unveiled in the Red Square in Moscow (Russia) on 8 July 2008, and later in 2008 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Early models include 740i, 750i, 730d, 740Li, 750Li. US models of 7 Series vehicles went on sale in early 2009.

730d, 740d, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760i, 760Li were added in 2009 as 2010 model year vehicles, with 740d introduced in autumn.

740d xDrive was added in September 2010. The optional comfort seats in the rear compartment are now also available in a three-seat version.

US models went on sale in early 2009. Early models included 750, 750Li (rated 400 bhp (300 kW) and 450 lb·ft (610 N·m)).

In 2010, the North American lineup was added with the ActiveHybrid7. The ActiveHybrid7 is the first BMW with automatic transmission to feature an Auto Start Stop function avoiding idle speed operation of the engine when at a standstill or in traffic jams.

In the 2011 model year, the 740i/Li was added as well as the Alpina B7 for the North American market. BMW initially did not have plans to sell the 740i/Li in the United States market; however they responded to requests from their American dealers who were impressed after test driving the Euro-market 7 Series. US models of 740i and 740Li went on sale in April 2010 as 2011 model year vehicle. For the Hong Kong market there is also a special version called the "740Li Vantage", which does not include TFT screens for the back seats, navigation system and comfort seats, and is HK$200,000 lower than the original.

The BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a concept model that uses the engine from 750i, but adds an electric motor rated 20 PS (15 kW; 20 hp) and 210 N·m (150 lb·ft) torque. Electric motor is integrated into the transmission housing replacing alternator and starter. Other features include auto start stop, 8-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system was based on the 2-mode hybrid from Daimler AG. The regenerative braking unit includes 12V Absorbent Glass Mat batteries, running in parallel to 120V electrical network for electric motor. BMW claims it improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions by 15% over the non-hybrid model, despite weighing 221 pounds (100 kg) more. The car's exterior profile was designed by Karim Habib, Team Leader, Advanced Design for BMW in Munich, Germany.

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