BMW South Africa offers the new 7 Series with a choice of 3 derivatives, which are available in a trio of trim packages. For those who insist on petrol power, the 740i features a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbopetrol engine in conjunction with 48V mild-hybrid tech. It produces 280 kW and 540 Nm, and thanks to all-wheel drive, the 740i is capable of hitting 100 kph in a claimed 5.4 sec, while consuming 8.1 L/100 km.
If you think diesel power is the answer to your limousine needs, the 740d is powered by a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine (also augmented with 48V mild-hybrid tech) and the middle-of-the-range derivative develops 220 kW and 670 Nm. It’s said to consume around 6.5 L/100 km, which is still brisk, with a claimed dash to 100 kph of just 5.8 sec. The diesel version will arrive around the middle of 2023.
Finally, sitting at the top of the pile is the all-electric i7. With a 101.7 kWh battery powering the front and rear axles, this electric flagship puts out a mighty 400 kW and 745 Nm of torque. Impressively, it’ll hurtle from a standstill to 100 kph in just 4.7 sec and it has a claimed range of up to 625 km on a full charge.
All 7th-gen 7 Series derivatives in our market have xDrive all-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Sadly, the twin-turbocharged V12 engine in the M760Li has been nixed by ever-stricter emissions laws.
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