Test drive BMW 7 series F01 02 since 2008 sedan
New day
Time does not stand still, its inexorable move can neither accelerate nor slow down. Each new day opens up new prospects for us, and only the one who keeps up with the times achieves maximum success. BMW has repeatedly proved its ability to react in a timely manner and clearly to new market trends. The new fifth generation of the 7th series is complete confirmation. The novelty should be new in everything, decided in the company, and the fifth generation of the famous seven received a completely new gamut of engines, a new level of comfort,
safety and, of course, the pleasure of driving. The design of the car also underwent significant changes, while maintaining continuity in the lines of the body, but by acquiring family features from the last models entering the market. The determining theme of the design of the new BMW 7th series is a harmonious combination of elegance and sports. The elongated body contours, combined with a long hood, a short front overhang, shifted back with a salon and a low line of the roof, indicate an independent and sports character, while creating the impression of verified elegance. 
The new generation of the BMW IDRive control system is characterized by a high resolution of graphics displayed on the control display, a new menu with a single structure and convenience controller controller. The direct set buttons on the controller now allow you to immediately enter the menu of the functions of the audio system, CD, navigation and telecommunications. Visual functions of assistance and the consecutive guide of the user on the display facilitate orientation in various menu. In standard configuration, the new BMW 7th series is equipped with a dynamic control system
stiffness of shock absorbers. Thanks to the system for regulating the dynamics of movement, also in serial equipment, the driver by pressing the button can change the stiffness of shock absorbers, the dynamics of the automatic gearbox switching, as well as the characteristics of the accelerator pedal and the steering amplifier. As an option, you can order an active steering, which is combined with the built -in rear wheel control function. As a result, a new level of control and maneuverability comfort is ensured, as well as unsurpassed stability in the most dynamic modes. Also, as an option, a system of suppression of rolls is proposed, the action of which is also adapted to the selected program. The new BMW 7th series will be delivered with two options for gasoline engines. Both of them are equipped with double turbocharging and direct injection of gasoline.
V8 engine with a volume of 4395 cubic meters. cm, developing power of 407 liters. With. In the range of 5500-6400 rpm, it is the first engine in the world, whose turbochargers are located in the V-shaped space between the rows of cylinders. Its torque reaches the maximum value of 600 nm in the range of 1750-4500 rpm. The capacity of the in -line six -cylinder power unit with a double turbocharged volume of 2979 cubic meters. cm was increased to 326 liters. With. at 5800 rpm.
The third in the line was a re -designed six -cylinder diesel diesel with a volume of 2993 cubic meters. See it develops a power of 245 liters. With. at 4000 rpm.
In the standard configuration on the car, a modernized six -speed automatic gearbox with a sports characteristic of switching will be installed. A new control unit with increased performance and a modified hydrotransformer provide a more accurate shift in gears. Even switching to more than one gear down due to the direct selection of the right transmission does not require additional time. The automatic transmission is controlled using an electronic selector. The use of traffic modes is not mechanically, but through electronic signals. In Russia, the presentation of the new seven will be held on July 8, 2008 on Red Square.
