BMW to Unveil new 760i and 760iL with Twin Turbo V12 at Shanghai Show

BMW to Unveil new 760i and 760iL with Twin Turbo V12 at Shanghai Show

BMW has revealed details on its new flagship models fast car, the V12-powered 760i and its long-wheelbase sibling fast car, the 760iL, that will make their world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show in China that runs from April 22 to 28, 2009. Taking over the top position within BMW's model portfolio, the 760i and 760iL are powered by an all-new 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that cranks out 544 horsepower and is mated to an also new, eight-speed automatic transmission fast car.

Developed as a completely new engine from the ground up, the V12 also forms the base for the new Rolls Royce 200EX's 6.6-liter V12. In the BMW 760i and 760iL fast car, the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 makes 544 hp at 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 750Nm or 553 lb-ft from just 1,500 rpm fast car.

At the same time, the 760i and 760iL with its extended wheelbase by 140mm or 5.5", are the first models in BMW's portfolio to feature the newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission fast car.

According to the German automaker, the 760i accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.6 seconds and goes on to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h or 155mph. The luxury sedan's average average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 12.9 liters/100 kilometers or 18.2mpg US.

Both the 760 and 760iL are expected to arrive in showrooms during the second half of the year. enjoy this new fast car from BMW.

BMW to Unveil new 760i and 760iL with Twin Turbo V12 at Shanghai Show

BMW to Unveil new 760i and 760iL with Twin Turbo V12 at Shanghai Show

BMW has revealed details on its new flagship models fast car, the V12-powered 760i and its long-wheelbase sibling fast car, the 760iL, that will make their world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show in China that runs from April 22 to 28, 2009. Taking over the top position within BMW's model portfolio, the 760i and 760iL are powered by an all-new 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that cranks out 544 horsepower and is mated to an also new, eight-speed automatic transmission fast car.

Developed as a completely new engine from the ground up, the V12 also forms the base for the new Rolls Royce 200EX's 6.6-liter V12. In the BMW 760i and 760iL fast car, the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 makes 544 hp at 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 750Nm or 553 lb-ft from just 1,500 rpm fast car.

At the same time, the 760i and 760iL with its extended wheelbase by 140mm or 5.5", are the first models in BMW's portfolio to feature the newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission fast car.

According to the German automaker, the 760i accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.6 seconds and goes on to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h or 155mph. The luxury sedan's average average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 12.9 liters/100 kilometers or 18.2mpg US.

Both the 760 and 760iL are expected to arrive in showrooms during the second half of the year. enjoy this new fast car from BMW.

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

Those folks at BMW are such teasers; just a few weeks after they unveiled the first photos of the all-new 2009 7-Series, the Bavarian carmaker released a set of sketches depicting various design propositions for their flagship sedan. These sketches show that BMW’s design team was actually working on a look much closer to the CS Concept. In the end of course BMW chose a less sporty and more conventional look for the new 7-Series. But hey, look at it from the bright side; at least they didn’t create another E65 (previous 7er). —- More about this Super car >> Read more…

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

Those folks at BMW are such teasers; just a few weeks after they unveiled the first photos of the all-new 2009 7-Series, the Bavarian carmaker released a set of sketches depicting various design propositions for their flagship sedan. These sketches show that BMW’s design team was actually working on a look much closer to the CS Concept. In the end of course BMW chose a less sporty and more conventional look for the new 7-Series. But hey, look at it from the bright side; at least they didn’t create another E65 (previous 7er). —- More about this Super car >> Read more…