2023 BMW M760e PHEV replaces axed V12

The V12-powered BMW 7 Collection died earlier within the 12 months and has now been changed by a brand new flagship mannequin that’s powered by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.

The 2023 BMW M760e xDrive, which replaces the V12-powered M760Li xDrive, was initially introduced as a part of the new-generation 7 Collection and all-electric i7 reveal again in April, however now extra particulars have been confirmed surrounding its PHEV powertrain.

Don’t count on this flagship 7 Collection PHEV to be coming to Australia anytime quickly, as BMW Australia has beforehand confirmed it’s solely providing the 740i and i7 xDrive60 at launch.

The BMW M760e xDrive is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six-cylinder twin-turbo engine that’s mated to an electrical motor. Whole system output is 420kW of energy throughout a brief increase, and 800Nm of torque.

For context, the previous-generation M760Li xDrive was powered by a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 448kW and 850Nm. That is 28kW and 50Nm greater than the newer PHEV flagship.

The electrical motor within the M760e xDrive is built-in into the eight-speed automated transmission, and a pre-gearing stage will increase the electrical motor’s efficient torque to 450Nm.

Energy within the M760e xDrive is shipped to the highway via an xDrive all-wheel drive system.

BMW claims the M760e xDrive can do the 0-100km/h dash in 4.3 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds slower than the earlier M760Li xDrive.

The M760e xDrive has a 18.7kWh battery pack, with a claimed electric-only vary of 77-85km, in keeping with WLTP testing. It may be charged on AC energy at as much as 7.4kW.

Gasoline consumption within the M760e xDrive is claimed to be round 1.0-1.3L/100km (with a full cost). The V12-powered M760Li xDrive had a claimed gas consumption of 13.3L/100km alternatively.

The BMW M760e xDrive units itself other than the remainder of the new-generation 7 Collection vary with “M-specific” design options, inside trim and cockpit shows.

As beforehand detailed, Australian buyer deliveries of the seventh-generation 7 Collection flagship sedan, and electrical i7, are set to begin within the fourth quarter of 2022.

Native pricing begins at $268,900 earlier than on-road prices for the 740i, and extends to $297,900 earlier than on-road prices for the all-electric i7 xDrive60.

This new-generation 7 Collection is bigger in each single dimension than the earlier mannequin and has various new design components.

The entrance finish of the brand new 7 Collection is dominated by a humongous double-kidney grille that’s illuminated and is flanked by a cut up headlight setup with adaptive LED know-how and Swarovski crystal internals.

The 7’s aspect profile is described as “monolithic” by the German automaker, and has an angular interpretation of the corporate’s Hofmeister kink.

As with different latest new fashions and refreshes from BMW, the 7 Collection and i7 incorporates a Curved Show containing a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

One other notable new inside characteristic is the 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre display screen for rear passengers which folds down from the headliner. It’s obtainable as commonplace on the Australian-spec i7 xDrive60 and elective on the 740i.

There various completely different sustainable inside components BMW has used all through the inside of the brand new 7 Collection together with artificial yarn ground overlaying, in addition to recycled PET bottle trim for the headliner and pillars.

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