2009 BMW 7-Series Features And Prices
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BMW has announced that there will be two 2009 7-series models arriving in the U.S. in the spring of 2009, the 750i and the 750Li. Both models will be powered by BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, first used in the new X6, that's rated at 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.
This direct-injected turbo engine is actually more powerful than the outgoing 750's 4.8-liter normally aspirated V-8. It also has more torque than the current 760Li's V-12. The six-speed automatic transmission will continue to be used.
The new 7 Series will come with 18-inch alloy wheels coupled with all-season run-flat tires (245/50R18). As an option, there will be two styles of 19-inch wheels with performance-oriented rubber.
BMW has also reduced the weight of the vehicle by 120 lbs primarily due to increased use of aluminum in the body. And this is despite the new car carrying additional standard equipment. A flap in the grille is another new feature to improve fuel efficiency by eliminating drag from unneeded airflow.
The new 7 Series will be loaded with technology as well. Included will be a Side View camera system, Park Distance Control system, Lane Departure Warning system, Head-up display, a four-wheel steering system called Integral Active Steering, and, of course, the latest generation of BMWs iDrive.
A new center console active chassis management system called IMS gives drivers the choice of Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus settings. These functions fine tune performance with shock settings, steering effort, gear change speed and smoothness, and the sensitivity of the stability control system.
A new night vision system increases pedestrian safety as well. It detects human presence in front of the vehicle and flashes a warning symbol on the display. It also can distinquish whether a pedestrian is on the road or safely on the sidewalk. This system is so advanced, it's actually able to read speed limit signs and warn drivers when they are driving too fast (not available yet on the U.S. vehicles).
A console-mounted joystick gear selector replaces the electronic column-mounted shifter of the previous-generation. Also replaced for manual shifting are the steering-wheel-mounted shift buttons in favor of a joystick-style selector when tilted to the left.
The improved iDrive controller is located next to the gear selector with an easier to use interface as well as a larger and higher definition display. In addition, the GPS Navigation software is now stored on a hard drive and can also be used to store about 13 gigabytes of music (auxiliary, USB, and iPod interfaces will also be included).
Update: Bad Economy Leads To Lower 7-Series Prices:
BMW's sales have been weak for months now, evidence of a continuing poor economy and an especially weak car buying trend. And the current combination of fierce competition and a soft market has created an ideal opportunity for nailing down great deals.
How To Buy A New 7-Series At The Best Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 BMW 7-Series, here's how to buy one at the lowest possible price, especially given the current slow car market.
Price:
2009 BMW 7-Series:
BMW 750i: listed retail price: $80,300, invoice price: $73,875
BMW 750Li: listed retail price: $84,200, invoice price: $77,465
