BMW M7 Spy Photos Caught for First Time?

hanmust · 2nd June 2009, 19:41

After a couple of near-misses WCF can finally reveal the first spy pictures of the upcoming BMW M7... or whatever BMW decides to call it. Looking like the sportiest non-Alpina 7 Series variant to date, telltale details include the power bulge on the bonnet similar to the one found on the M3, an aggressively styled pseudo M-style front bumper with gaping air intakes plus sport wheels with huge brakes just beneath. Since the camouflage is so minimal hopefully the car will not stay such a big secret for much longer.

If in fact the M7, it will represent the ultimate BMW super saloon. It will target cars like the Mercedes-Benz duo, the S63 AMG and the S65 AMG, as well as the upcoming Jaguar XJR. Currently the most powerful 7 Series in the lot is the twin turbo 760i which has a 6.0-litre V12 engine. Maximum power is rated at 400kW (544hp) and peak torque is 750Nm made between 1,500rpm and 5,000rpm.

The assumption is that the M7 will eclipse these figures but whether it goes beyond the 450kW (612hp) made by the S65 AMG remains to be officially confirmed. What we can say with a fair degree of confidence is that the M7 will become the most powerful mass series BMW car ever built and one of its quickest in the current range.

Source: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090602.009/convincing-bmw-m7-spy-photos-caught-for-first-time

2nd June 2009, 19:47

Superb find. Really looks wicked. I like the front end better. Where was this spotted any idea?

mustang89 · 2nd June 2009, 21:04

the rear end is no doubt unbeatable but somehow i dont like the front end on thew current beemers.its the same on 5 and 7.

vinaydas · 2nd June 2009, 21:12

looks gorgeous...
love the alloys the most!!.

Nitin · 2nd June 2009, 22:13

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Originally Posted by vinaydas

looks gorgeous...
love the alloys the most!!.

+1. Love the alloys! And 544bhp.. ooh laa laa!!

swift8847 · 2nd June 2009, 22:22

Amazing find. This one too had a slight bulge on the hood just like the M3.

3rd June 2009, 13:10

Do you think someone would buy this car in India and get it chauffer driven?

hillram · 3rd June 2009, 13:36

This looks very Lethal with Black alloys..something very rare with BMWs.

anekho · 3rd June 2009, 13:39

ooohhh..... a car to die for!

cheers

Rotorhead · 3rd June 2009, 13:42

awsome car. Very sedate looks but the punch it packs in its engine is simply wow.

hanmust · 25th June 2009, 11:08

Official photos of BMW's upcoming 7-Series M-sport package have surfaced online.

While the package doesn't include the X6 M's 555 hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, it boasts several unique styling accessories which help to differentiate it from standard models. Key exterior design differences include more aggressive front and rear bumpers, "shadowline" trim around the windows, additional chrome detailing, and a set of M-design wheels.

Although the single interior image doesn't provide many details, we can clearly see the most dominate trait of the M-sport package is a large expanse of aluminum trim on the dash. Other changes appear to include aggressively bolstered sports seats and a new M steering wheel.

Look for the M-sport package to be unveiled with the new 306 hp 3.0-liter biturbo diesel 740d, with availability for all 7's shortly thereafter.

Source: WorldCarFans.com

bharanidharang · 25th June 2009, 11:13

wow. the car is stunning

prince_pervez · 25th June 2009, 11:28

The car looks uber cool! The alloys on the first set of pictures looks somewhat out of place. The next set is doing justice to the car.

hanmust · 15th July 2009, 11:49

BMW M Division boss: No M7 in the works

Fresh off our experience with BMW's X6 M and discussions of future products with the M Division chief Dr Kay Segler, more news about the future of the M brand has emerged. Once again it's Segler spreading the news, but this time it's not so good: there is no M7 in the works. Instead, the twin-turbo V12 760i will take the top billing for the 7-series powertrains, and when outfitted with the M-Sport package, will comprise the highest-performance 7 available.

While it's always a sad thing to hear a high-performance variant has met the budgetary axe, it's not so sad in this case, as Segler pointed out to Automotive News. "We've looked at that and decided not to do it. The 760 with AWD is a very strong offer. The M sales would be too small for our total investment," Segler said of the M7. With a 6.0L, 536hp twin-turbo V12 under the hood, Segler has a point. Piped through BMW's AWD system, that power is capable of careening the big sedan to 62mph in under 4.6 seconds while delivering a European cycle rating of 18mpg US.

Those figures match or beat the 555hp X6 M's specifications, so in effect, the regular BMW has simply grown so capable as to usurp the need for an M-variant. There are also those that would argue the X6 M is no true M-car at all. And while handling and transitional performance may not be quite up to M-snuff, the car's active damping control and roll stabilization programs do give a competent balance between the ride the average limousine sedan buyer is looking for at the on-road poise necessary for a car to be called an Ultimate Driving Machine. Of course, we'll have to wait until we get the chance to test the 760i ourselves to deliver a final verdict on the wisdom of skipping the M7.

BMW M Division boss: No M7 in the works - [BMW 7-series M-Sport Package] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots

hariharanea · 15th July 2009, 11:58

Wow!! What a beauty. Awesome looking car all the way

2nd June 2009, 19:41	#1
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	BMW M7 Spy Photos Caught for First Time? After a couple of near-misses WCF can finally reveal the first spy pictures of the upcoming BMW M7... or whatever BMW decides to call it. Looking like the sportiest non-Alpina 7 Series variant to date, telltale details include the power bulge on the bonnet similar to the one found on the M3, an aggressively styled pseudo M-style front bumper with gaping air intakes plus sport wheels with huge brakes just beneath. Since the camouflage is so minimal hopefully the car will not stay such a big secret for much longer. If in fact the M7, it will represent the ultimate BMW super saloon. It will target cars like the Mercedes-Benz duo, the S63 AMG and the S65 AMG, as well as the upcoming Jaguar XJR. Currently the most powerful 7 Series in the lot is the twin turbo 760i which has a 6.0-litre V12 engine. Maximum power is rated at 400kW (544hp) and peak torque is 750Nm made between 1,500rpm and 5,000rpm. The assumption is that the M7 will eclipse these figures but whether it goes beyond the 450kW (612hp) made by the S65 AMG remains to be officially confirmed. What we can say with a fair degree of confidence is that the M7 will become the most powerful mass series BMW car ever built and one of its quickest in the current range. Source: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090602.009/convincing-bmw-m7-spy-photos-caught-for-first-time Attached Thumbnails
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2nd June 2009, 19:47	#2
D-Man Posts: n/a	Superb find. Really looks wicked. I like the front end better. Where was this spotted any idea?
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2nd June 2009, 21:04	#3
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	the rear end is no doubt unbeatable but somehow i dont like the front end on thew current beemers.its the same on 5 and 7.
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2nd June 2009, 21:12	#4
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	looks gorgeous... love the alloys the most!!.
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2nd June 2009, 22:22	#6
swift8847 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore/Houston Posts: 324 Thanked: 2 Times	Amazing find. This one too had a slight bulge on the hood just like the M3.
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3rd June 2009, 13:10	#7
D-Man Posts: n/a	Do you think someone would buy this car in India and get it chauffer driven?
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3rd June 2009, 13:36	#8
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	This looks very Lethal with Black alloys..something very rare with BMWs.
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3rd June 2009, 13:39	#9
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	ooohhh..... a car to die for! cheers
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3rd June 2009, 13:42	#10
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	awsome car. Very sedate looks but the punch it packs in its engine is simply wow.
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25th June 2009, 11:08	#11
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Official photos of BMW's upcoming 7-Series M-sport package have surfaced online. While the package doesn't include the X6 M's 555 hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, it boasts several unique styling accessories which help to differentiate it from standard models. Key exterior design differences include more aggressive front and rear bumpers, "shadowline" trim around the windows, additional chrome detailing, and a set of M-design wheels. Although the single interior image doesn't provide many details, we can clearly see the most dominate trait of the M-sport package is a large expanse of aluminum trim on the dash. Other changes appear to include aggressively bolstered sports seats and a new M steering wheel. Look for the M-sport package to be unveiled with the new 306 hp 3.0-liter biturbo diesel 740d, with availability for all 7's shortly thereafter. Source: WorldCarFans.com Attached Thumbnails
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25th June 2009, 11:13	#12
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 261 Times	wow. the car is stunning
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25th June 2009, 11:28	#13
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	The car looks uber cool! The alloys on the first set of pictures looks somewhat out of place. The next set is doing justice to the car.
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15th July 2009, 11:49	#14
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	BMW M Division boss: No M7 in the works Fresh off our experience with BMW's X6 M and discussions of future products with the M Division chief Dr Kay Segler, more news about the future of the M brand has emerged. Once again it's Segler spreading the news, but this time it's not so good: there is no M7 in the works. Instead, the twin-turbo V12 760i will take the top billing for the 7-series powertrains, and when outfitted with the M-Sport package, will comprise the highest-performance 7 available. While it's always a sad thing to hear a high-performance variant has met the budgetary axe, it's not so sad in this case, as Segler pointed out to Automotive News. "We've looked at that and decided not to do it. The 760 with AWD is a very strong offer. The M sales would be too small for our total investment," Segler said of the M7. With a 6.0L, 536hp twin-turbo V12 under the hood, Segler has a point. Piped through BMW's AWD system, that power is capable of careening the big sedan to 62mph in under 4.6 seconds while delivering a European cycle rating of 18mpg US. Those figures match or beat the 555hp X6 M's specifications, so in effect, the regular BMW has simply grown so capable as to usurp the need for an M-variant. There are also those that would argue the X6 M is no true M-car at all. And while handling and transitional performance may not be quite up to M-snuff, the car's active damping control and roll stabilization programs do give a competent balance between the ride the average limousine sedan buyer is looking for at the on-road poise necessary for a car to be called an Ultimate Driving Machine. Of course, we'll have to wait until we get the chance to test the 760i ourselves to deliver a final verdict on the wisdom of skipping the M7. BMW M Division boss: No M7 in the works - [BMW 7-series M-Sport Package] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots
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15th July 2009, 11:58	#15
hariharanea BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Wow!! What a beauty. Awesome looking car all the way
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