What is likely the greatest production sedan in the world will get a little better this summer, as BMW Canada puts the 2006 7-Series lineup on sale with more power, better dynamics, an improved iDrive system, and ''more presence.''
People looking for the disappearance of the infamous Bangle Butt will be disappointed, but at least the designers in Munich managed to tone down its impact a little.
That infamous rear end is now said to be ''characterized by surfaces and body panels with even clearer contours, a new chrome trim strip, modified tail lights and the re-designed rear air dam. At the side, the even more pronounced light contour in the side-sills emphasizes the enhanced sportiness and dynamic character of the BMW 7 Series.'' Check out the photos to see if it's changed enough to suit you.
Despite sometimes hostile reaction from the public and the media to its look and its complicated iDrive control system, this version of the 7-Series became the best-selling of all time.
After shooting up to an all-time high, 7-Series sales fell sharply last year, which is perhaps to be expected after three years on the market.
Anyway, Kevin Marcotte of BMW Canada says, ''With a significant improvement of performance, optimization of the chassis and suspension as well as the iDrive control system and the car's equipment, the BMW 7-Series once again stakes a claim for segment leadership.''
The line gets a base model for 2006 -- the 750i/Li, which of course means the V-8 is bigger than the engine in the 745i/Li it replaces. That means more power and torque, specifically 360-hp at 6,300 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm. ''And despite this significant increase in engine output and torque naturally offering a far higher standard of performance,'' says Marcotte, ''fuel consumption remains almost unchanged.''
The V-12 in the BMW 760Li that was launched in 2003 remains unchanged, with its engine output still at 438 hp at 6,000 rpm and 444 lb-ft of torque at 3,950 rpm.
BMW is also working on ''efficient dynamics'' as its ''guiding principle underlying all of its developments and innovations in engine construction,'' says Marcotte.
This is another way of saying ''overcoming conventional conflicts of interest,'' which means ''increasing engine output and torque while maintaining or reducing fuel consumption, enhancing agility and nimble performance, and intensifying the experience of driving dynamics enjoyed by the customer.''
As a result, BMW uses intelligent materials and systems, Marcotte explains, with aluminum, for example, giving the chassis and suspension of the 7 Series its ''light-footed, nimble behaviour.''
The chassis and suspension of the BMW 7-Series has now been updated and enhanced to an even higher standard, says Marcotte. Along with widening the track by 14 mm and enhancing the axle kinematics to ensure a positive influence on the car's driving dynamics, says Marcotte, BMW is introducing an even wider range of choice and customization on the chassis and suspension.
People looking for the disappearance of the infamous Bangle Butt will be disappointed, but at least the designers in Munich managed to tone down its impact a little.
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Despite sometimes hostile reaction from the public and the media to its look and its complicated iDrive control system, this version of the 7-Series became the best-selling of all time.
After shooting up to an all-time high, 7-Series sales fell sharply last year, which is perhaps to be expected after three years on the market.
Anyway, Kevin Marcotte of BMW Canada says, ''With a significant improvement of performance, optimization of the chassis and suspension as well as the iDrive control system and the car's equipment, the BMW 7-Series once again stakes a claim for segment leadership.''
The line gets a base model for 2006 -- the 750i/Li, which of course means the V-8 is bigger than the engine in the 745i/Li it replaces. That means more power and torque, specifically 360-hp at 6,300 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm. ''And despite this significant increase in engine output and torque naturally offering a far higher standard of performance,'' says Marcotte, ''fuel consumption remains almost unchanged.''
The V-12 in the BMW 760Li that was launched in 2003 remains unchanged, with its engine output still at 438 hp at 6,000 rpm and 444 lb-ft of torque at 3,950 rpm.
BMW is also working on ''efficient dynamics'' as its ''guiding principle underlying all of its developments and innovations in engine construction,'' says Marcotte.
This is another way of saying ''overcoming conventional conflicts of interest,'' which means ''increasing engine output and torque while maintaining or reducing fuel consumption, enhancing agility and nimble performance, and intensifying the experience of driving dynamics enjoyed by the customer.''
As a result, BMW uses intelligent materials and systems, Marcotte explains, with aluminum, for example, giving the chassis and suspension of the 7 Series its ''light-footed, nimble behaviour.''
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