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BMW has released pictures and specification for the new 7 Series executive saloon, including details of two new hybrid models.

Due to the use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the Carbon Core, the new BMW 7 Series is both stronger and up to 130kg lighter than its predecessor.

Like its predecessor, the new BMW 7 Series is offered in two body variants. The wheelbase of the extended version is 14cm longer, at 3,210mm and offers extra rear space as a result. At 5,098mm in total length (long-wheelbase version: 5,238mm), 1,902mm in width and 1,478mm (1,485mm) in height, the new BMW 7 Series is the largest series-produced car the brand has ever built. 

The diesel unit powering the BMW 730d and BMW 730Ld models has a 3.0-litre capacity and likewise boasts a 7hp increase in output, in this case to 265hp.

There are also two new plug-in hybrid models: the BMW 740e, and the BMW 740Le xDrive.

The vehicle utilises a 2.0-litre petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric drive unit integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

While producing a total system output of 326hp, it returns a combined fuel consumption of 134.5mpg in the guise of the BMW 740e or a combined electric power consumption of 12.5 kWh. CO2 emissions are 49g/km.

The new BMW 7 Series goes on sale on October 24, 2015. Prices start at £64,530 OTR.

Model

 

Power

Hp

 

Torque

Nm

 

0 – 62mph Seconds

 

Top Speed Mph

 

Combined Mpg

 

CO2 Emissions g/km

 

 OTR

Price

740Li

326

450

5.6

155*

41.5

159

£72,060

730d

265

620

6.1

155*

60.1

124

£64,530

730Ld

265

620

6.2

155*

58.9

127

£68,480

730d xDrive

265

620

5.8

155*

56.5

132

£67,260

740e

326

500

5.6

149

(Electric only:75)

134.5

49

TBC

740Le xDrive

326

500

5.5

149

(Electric only: 75)

122.8

53

TBC

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