Delek Motors announces the start of marketing of the new 7 Series. The new model shows significant growth in dimensions; A length of about 5.4 m and a height of almost 1.6, produce an incomparable presence. Unlike the outgoing model, the new 7 Series is produced only in one configuration – long, and is significantly larger than the outgoing Long model in terms of length, width and height of the car. These allow an extraordinary space in the interior. The trunk volumes in all versions – regardless of the drive configuration – have increased significantly and are among the largest in the category with 500 liters in the i7 model and 525 liters in the plug-in models.
The new 7 Series will be launched in the first stage in the fully electric version, the i7, which is equipped with two electric motors that together produce a power of 544 hp and a driving range of 590-625 km[5]. The classic acceleration from 0 to 100 takes about 4.7 seconds and the charging of the electric car can be done using direct current (DC) charging stations with a power of up to 195 kW. Charging using this type of station for 10 minutes will increase the driving range by about 170 km “M.
At the beginning of next year, plug-in hybrid versions will also join the marketer’s offer in Israel: the first, the 750e xDrive dual-drive version, with a combined power of 490 hp, which replaces the 745e version of the previous model, and the second, the high-end M760e xDrive version from the M sports division of the manufacturer, with a total power of 571 hp. The 2 versions will allow driving up to 89 km on electricity alone (an improvement of over 50% from the previous model), while improving the overall power of the drive system, reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.
Passengers are greeted by dynamic welcome lighting and the car doors have an automatic and effortless opening option. The new model presents an up-to-date interpretation of the design approach that reduces the buttons and control knobs to the required minimum, in favor of a “cleaner” and more harmonious look beyond. In the center of the passenger compartment is BMW’s new interactive bar (BMW Interaction bar), which stretches across the width of the instrument panel to the door sills and makes its debut in this model. It includes the possibility to control and monitor various systems and also serves as a prominent design element and a source for the extensive dynamic atmosphere lighting. Also included are an automatic climate control system with 4 zones including designed and hidden ventilation openings. Additional design details include Crafted Clarity crystal finishes and a new steering wheel.
BMW’s curved display is a digital screen consisting of a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 14.9-inch central control screen connected together, and controlled by the OS8 operating system, one of the most advanced operating systems the automotive industry has to offer, not surprising considering the fact that BMW was a manufacturer The first car to create the modern man-machine interface, the iDrive, in the 7 series more than 20 years ago. The new system allows the driver and passengers to enjoy intuitive control of the car, the entertainment, information and communication systems and the activation of many operations using touch or voice. Along with BMW’s convex display and the interactive bar, the 7 Series also comes with a color overhead display, over a larger area than before.
Adaptive air suspension as standard and an active steering system for rear wheels[6] Together they are responsible for a rare combination of supreme comfort levels expected from cars in this segment, and dynamic driving capabilities typical of all BMW vehicles. The largest selection ever offered in a BMW car of Level 3 automatic driving systems, which are part of the most advanced safety package. The reverse assistant system and the array of peripheral cameras with a 3D view around the vehicle.
The electric i7 model will be launched as mentioned with a single drive configuration xDrive60 with a combined power of 544 hp and dual drive. This model has 2 extremely rich finish levels that differ from each other in the exterior and interior design package, and in the rear seating arrangement: the plug-in versions will be offered in Israel on 2 Drive configurations and in 3 finish levels:
Jeff Koons, the world’s largest and best-known pop art artists, returns to another collaboration with BMW after the success of The Art of Leadership project in 2010, and produces his dream car M850i xDrive in a Gran Coupe body and in a limited edition of only 99 units, of which one arrived to Israel and is displayed in the showroom in Tel Aviv. The price of the vehicle or if you will the work of art designed by Koons is 2.5 million NIS. Inside the car, the artist’s signature is also emblazoned on it.