- sedan 60,900
- 22,980 fair
- Amherst, NY
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- autoshopper.com
2011 bmw 7 series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New six-cylinder, v12, all-wheel-drive, and hybrid versions. introductionthe bmw 7 series cars are some of the most dynamic and exhilarating large luxury sedans in the world. Completely redesigned for 2009, the fifth-generation 7 series line expands considerably for 2011. the 2011 bmw 740i and 740li are the first six-cylinder powered 7 series cars since 1992. Also new for 2011 are the activehybrid 750i and 750li models, which combine power with fuel economy. For those who want more performance, bmw teams up with tuner alpina to offer a new 2011 alpina b7. the 2011 bmw 7 series sedans comes in standard and long versions, the latter designated by an l in the numeric nomenclature. The bmw 740li, 750li and 760li have a wheelbase that's 5. 5 inches longer than that of the 740i and 750i. They're a little harder to parallel park, but they offer a ride that's even more luxurious and have considerably more rear-seat legroom. The long-wheelbase cars have their own roofline, and the silhouette is sleek. The body has no transparently gratuitous scoops or scallops, and the car's size and lines clearly say first class. the bmw 750i and 750li feature a new-generation v8 engine, with direct fuel injection and twin turbocharging. This 4. 4-liter v8 makes 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, awesome numbers for an engine its size, while using less fuel than its predecessor to get occupants around town. It's matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Total output is 455 horsepower and 515 pound-feet of torque. Zero to 60 mph arrives in just 4. 7 seconds and fuel economy is improved by 15 percent. Fuel economy is good but not great at an epa-rated 17 mpg city/24 highway. It's like a roomy, still, richly appointed cocoon, protecting occupants from an ornery world, though some of the controls and features can be overly complicated. Just about every safety, comfort or convenience feature invented to date for the automobile is available on the 7 series. yet what really distinguishes these cars is their dynamic verve: a combination of response, acceleration, smooth ride and sharp handling that few large sedans can match. weight-efficient construction and innovative chassis technology contribute to the lively driving dynamics that many expect from a bmw, especially high-end models like the 7 series. All 7 series cars come with bmw's brake energy regeneration system, which captures energy lost as the car slows to charge the battery. lineupthe 2011 bmw 740i 70,650) and 740li 75,050) use bmw's turbocharged 315-horsepower 3. 0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The li wheelbase is nearly five inches longer, translating to an equal increase in rear-seat legroom. The 740li adds to that heated front seats, illuminated rear visor mirrors, and a load-leveling suspension. the bmw 750i 82,500), 750li 86,400), 750i xdrive 85,500) and 750li xdrive 89,400) are powered by a 400-horsepower, 4. 4-liter twin-turbocharged v8, matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. To the 750i it adds a rearview camera; massaging and ventilated front seats; trunk pass-through with ski sack; alcantara headliner; head-up display; 16-speaker, 600-watt dsp audio system; and p245/45r19 front and p275/40r19 rear tires. the alpina b7 is offered in short- or long-wheelbase versions with rear-wheel- or all-wheel drive. Prices range from $122,000 to $128,900. Prepared by tuner alpina, the b7 is essentially an m version of the 7. For performance, it adds a 500-horsepower version of the 4. 4-liter turbocharged v8, active roll stabilization, and p245/35r21 front and p285/30r11 rear tires. It also gets luxury amenities, including a massaging driver's seat, ventilated front seats, ski sack, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, sirius satellite radio, usb port, and the head-up display. The long-wheelbase version also gets a power rear sunshade, manual side sunshades, illuminated rear visor mirrors, and the load-leveling suspension. options for the 7 series include a massaging rear seat 200), power rear and side sunshades 1,000), integral active steering 1,750), 20-inch tires 1,300), dual-screen rear dvd entertainment 2,200-$2,800), and infrared night vision with pedestrian detection 2,600). An m sport package 6,500) adds a sport steering wheel, black headliner, lift-reducing aerodynamic kit, active roll stabilization, shadowline trim, and 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires; the 760li m sport package 3,900) gets 20-inch wheels. A luxury rear seating package 3,700) adds power heated, ventilated and massaging rear seats. bmw's advanced safety system comes on all 7 series models, including multi-stage front airbags with occupant sensors, front knee airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and front and rear side curtain head-protection airbags. Active safety features include dynamic stability control and dynamic brake control, featuring brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by, brake assist, and active brake lights. Also standard are front and rear park assist, a tire-pressure monitor, and active front head restraints. All-wheel drive is optional. walkaroundthe bmw 7 series sedans look sleek and expensive, and for the price they should. What's better, virtually all of the odd, sometimes awkward design cues from the previous-generation 7 are gone. The 7 series was redesigned for 2009. in front, the vertical bars in all 7 series grilles are spaced wider than those on other bmws, for distinction, though we're not sure it's very distinguishing. It doesn't make a car look more stylish by increasing the gap between its teeth. Its kidney shaped grille is trimmed with a wider chrome surround that is slightly concave. The 760li's side gills, located where the doors meet the front fenders, have a chrome finish and v12 badges. the 7 series looks best from the side or front three-quarter view. The hood is long but front overhang is short. The fenders are chiseled upward, nicely. This 7 series has the maturity and sophistication appropriate to a car of its stature. the long-wheelbase l models have their own roofline, creating a different profile from the shorter wheelbase models. The l roof travels sensuously along with the rest of the car in order to keep it from looking like a stretched 740i/750i with a long tail. Bmw pays attention. from the rear, there's little to tell the world that the bmw 740 and 750 models are remarkable luxury cars. The back end looks like any other car on the highway, with big taillights and a horizontal chrome strip. A small lip on the trunk lid only adds accent to the car's lines when viewed from the side. Maybe it's good not to attract attention by those behind. the 760li is spiced up a bit in back. An additional chrome bar connects un. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ Sport Package✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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