The BMW F01 is an automobile platform expected to go into production in September 2008, for the 2009 model year, as a replacement for the current 7 Series (BMW E65/E66) platform. The long wheelbase, codenamed BMW F02, will be longer by 14 cm (5.5 in) compared to the BMW F01. Styling-wise, the new 7-Series follows the Chris Bangle common trend of revolution followed by evolution design life cycles. For the 7-Series, the previous E65 / E66 model marked a revolution in the 7-Series design, so this new F01 model must naturally be an evolution. The front end is quite clearly inspired by the BMW CS Concept, from the large nostrils to the headlamps which actually have a similar internal configuration of individual lamps and eyebrow but differing slightly in shape. It now looks more conventional and less controversial than the model it replaces. The interiro has also been reworked. The flagship 760Li with a V12 engine will be introduced later and will be equipped with ZF’s new 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission. The F01 platform is expected to underpin a smaller Rolls-Royce slotting in below the ultra-luxury Phantom, internally known as the Rolls-Royce “RR4″. This $250000 car would be assembled in Germany alongside the 7 Series and would share that car’s future V12 engine.
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@Little199
Starts at $100,000
are you stupid? did i have to give you links for showing you how stupid you are….
Hahahaha …. you are pathetic! Do you think women also will find somebody annoying like you sexy, whose life consists of knowing these unimportant things? And if you want to be this pedantic, then do your job right. The hybrid systems in the Merc and the BMW had been co-developped by both companies, which still means that the product development/adjustment of the hybrid they implant in the BMW is BMW engineered. They would not allow anybody but themselves fumble around in the core techn. i.e.
The BMW 7 has Daimler system is a mild hybrid powertrain with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission …
On March 1, 2007, BMW and DaimlerChrysler announced that they are expanding their partnership and moving quickly to develop a mild hybrid module for rear wheel drive premium cars….now go home boy!!!!
u are retard!!!! read news! inform yourself!!!!!
Are you stupid!!???
im not guillty for your bad knowlege….!!!! ahhaaha…do you even know what im talking about??????
U idiot
Mercedes produces engine for some hybrids in 7 series!
over 9000
I’m glad BMW and Mercedes are stepping up even more. The S-Class is amazing. This 7-Series is amazing.
it look so good, but price?
i saw it in Downtown washington DC, it looks good
the front and back bumpers on the active hybrid are better looking than the normal ones…the normal ones make it look like a fish
Interesting, but will it ever be put into production????
Yeah, I’m first comment:D