Next BMW 7 Series Could Ditch V8, V12 Engines
03-08-19, 02:46 PM
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Next BMW 7 Series Could Ditch V8, V12 Engines
Like the dinosaurs before them, large, inefficient engines are going extinct. Most companies are moving to smaller four- and six-cylinder engines aided by battery power instead. And BMW is not immune; a new rumor says that the next 7 Series sedan could drop its V8 and V12 engines in place of electrification.
The newly minted 2020 7 Series, according to a report from BMWBlog, will be the last version with V8 and V12 options. The reworked 4.4-liter V8 in the 750i produces 523 horsepower (390 kilowatts) – 80 hp (60 kW) more than before – and the 6.6-liter V12-powered 760i produces 600 hp (447 kW). But the upcoming G70 7 Series won't be so powerful.
Like most new BMWs, the new 7 Series could use the same 3.0-liter inline-six (B58) from cars like the 2 Series and 3 Series. The only difference is that the 7 Series will have full electrification. In fact, it's reported that BMW will offer both a plug-in 7 Series and a mild-hybrid option with a variation of the same six-cylinder engine. But these won't be underpowered options like the current plug-in.
Combined output for the entry-level, hybrid-powered 7 Series will reportedly be 560 hp (420 kW) and 590 pound-feet (800 Newton-meters) of torque. That would give it more power than the current V8, and way more power than the newest plug-in, which only produces 389 hp (290 kW) combined.
Whatever the case, we won't see a new new BMW 7 Series for some time. The 2020 model debuted in January, and won't go on sale in the U.S. until April.
The newly minted 2020 7 Series, according to a report from BMWBlog, will be the last version with V8 and V12 options. The reworked 4.4-liter V8 in the 750i produces 523 horsepower (390 kilowatts) – 80 hp (60 kW) more than before – and the 6.6-liter V12-powered 760i produces 600 hp (447 kW). But the upcoming G70 7 Series won't be so powerful.
Like most new BMWs, the new 7 Series could use the same 3.0-liter inline-six (B58) from cars like the 2 Series and 3 Series. The only difference is that the 7 Series will have full electrification. In fact, it's reported that BMW will offer both a plug-in 7 Series and a mild-hybrid option with a variation of the same six-cylinder engine. But these won't be underpowered options like the current plug-in.
Combined output for the entry-level, hybrid-powered 7 Series will reportedly be 560 hp (420 kW) and 590 pound-feet (800 Newton-meters) of torque. That would give it more power than the current V8, and way more power than the newest plug-in, which only produces 389 hp (290 kW) combined.
Whatever the case, we won't see a new new BMW 7 Series for some time. The 2020 model debuted in January, and won't go on sale in the U.S. until April.
03-08-19, 03:11 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
That is pathetic and sad news. Giant stupid looking kidney grills, gesture controls that make you look like a moron using them and are needlessly complicated and now dropping 2 great engines. Horrible decisions going on at BMW for the future.
03-08-19, 04:49 PM
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Lead Lap
v12 I understand, but damn even the V8, Lexus leading by example I guess
03-08-19, 06:52 PM
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Lexus Champion
"Good old days" are gone, actually have been for a while.
There are plenty of efficient V8s, for gods sake a Suburban gets 25mpg hwy.
As a car enthusiast it's pretty depressing.
There are plenty of efficient V8s, for gods sake a Suburban gets 25mpg hwy.
As a car enthusiast it's pretty depressing.
03-09-19, 07:51 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
Personally I might be ok with the Nav L Black Label having the V6, since it's not a performance vehicle and does over 500 ft. lbs. but honestly 6 cyl doesn't cut it on a ultra high end vehicle like a BMW. What's next, a X7 with a 2.0L 4 with 300 HP? We can't simply go by numbers alone. 300 HP is so 2000 and late! (not that I have more than that lol)
edit p.s. was joking with my buddy this AM, I said the numbers just aren't working, I'm not exactly sure where I'm supposed to get an extra $1,900/mo. for the Nav L Black Label, I might call Dave Ramsey to ask!
edit p.s. on the new 7 and X7, I am all for the hood no longer having a straight edge across, but imho the kidneys are too large. I dunno if designers felt compelled to change things to compete with others or what. And if a BMW has 4 lights, lighting up on low beams, I think that is a weak design as well. Kind of like the US Flag. There are guidelines as to what size it should be, at your home, at a building, etc. You know how car dealers tend to have an oversized flag so that people see it? That is not keeping in respect with guidelines. But who does anymore, seems like judges don't even follow them.
Last edited by Johnhav430; 03-09-19 at 08:01 AM.
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03-09-19, 07:55 AM
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I did not know this. My bro texted me yesterday he heard his Raptor's exhaust (V6) is a true dual. I googled and sure enough, it is. Just because of what I like I found that impressive. Brakes, exhaust, real engines, real engineering, all things I like on cars...
03-09-19, 11:35 AM
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Congrats on your brothers Raptor
03-09-19, 03:05 PM
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I got roasted a few years back on CL for saying days of v8 were numbered. 
03-09-19, 03:12 PM
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