2016 BMW 7 Series spotted ahead of official debut

BMW’s highly awaited 2016 7 Series has been spotted again, this time with a clear shot of the side profile. The luxury sedan is expected to debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, ahead of the official launch by the end of the year.

One of the technical highlights of this new generation of the 7 Series will be the weight savings over the current model. Going by previous reports, the 2016 7 Series will benefit from weight savings of as much as 170 kilogram, thanks to extensive usage of carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium and magnesium in the car's construction. 

The 2016 model will be offered in both standard and long wheelbase guise. The range-starting model will be sold in the form of the 730i with a 2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine developing close to 260hp. The 740i and 740Li, meanwhile, will get a 6-cylinder turbocharged motor developing 330hp.

The eight-cylinder range will include the 750i and 750Li models producing around 460hp. Lastly, the range- topping petrol models namely the 760i and 760Li will make use of a 6.6-litre V12 engine. As for the all-important diesel range, BMW will offer the 730d, 740d and 750d versions for the next-gen model. Additionally, there will also be a plug-in hybrid version fitted with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and BMW’s capable xDrive all-wheel- drive system.

The new 7 Series is likely to be shown in September, followed by an official launch during the year end. As expected, it will compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi A8 in the full-size luxury sedan segment.

Source: bimmertoday via WCF