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BMW 760 V12. Sofa with a motor

BMW 760 V12. Price: from 5,600,000 rubles. On sale: since October 2009
Stereotypes are uncompromising: BMW 7th series A car for a passenger in the back seat, dressed in an expensive suit and with an equally expensive phone near the ear: yes, pay attention to the December futures ... We have already noted that the new seven ruthlessly broke the former representation. This limousine is equally pleasant to manage independently or enjoy comfort on the sofa of the second row
Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, deputy. editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience for 20 years, personal car - Mazda6
The debut of the BMW 760i and the elongated version 760LI indicates the completion of the era of traditional representative cars. To be absolutely accurate, the point is not even in cars, but in those who drive inside. For many years, in words, a solid businessman, a full -time man in an impeccable suit, expensive shiny watches, in whose hands a business newspaper, and snow -white teeth squeeze the Havana cigar. Of course, the portrait of the capitalist may differ in details, but in general, something like this. It is easy to imagine what such a goose prefers to ride on. Of course, the car should be large and formidable, preferably black with a large sofa, since this mode of transport is intended for the passenger in the back seat.
Fortunately, the times of gloomy members of the cars are a thing of the past, and original, non -trivial cars are in a hurry to replace. It is to such without stretching that the new seven belongs. We already wrote that this machine is equally well suited for both the passenger and the driver. It is understandable, because even the Russian president himself loves to grab on Sochi serpentines, leaving the Kremlin driver without the work of the Kremlin. What can we say about the modest workers of the financial sector, which also need to be released from time to time. Note that everything said refers to the usual BMW 7th series. And what will happen if you install the V12 engine under the hood? And this is what. If we speak with a dry language of facts, then acceleration to hundreds occupies 4.6 s. By the way, the same acceleration is demonstrated by the sports compartment of the 3rd series, but when we talk about the seven is great! Such outstanding data provides a new V12 whole-aluminum engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, equipped with High Precision Injection direct injection systems and Doppel-Vanos gas distribution phases. The engine with a volume of six liters produces 544 liters. With. And already at 1500 min-1 reaches the maximum torque of 750 Newton meters. The maximum speed of the 7th series, of course, limited electronics, is 250 km/h. Surprisingly, despite the outstanding characteristics, the average gasoline consumption does not exceed the acceptable 13 liters. And if you go calmly, then the appetite can be reduced by another liter by 3. Here it is, effective dynamics in action. It is worth noting that the 760LI model, whose base is 140 mm more than 760i, has almost identical dynamic indicators.
The nuance is that the seven, unlike sports cars, cannot allow explosive accelerations that will surely cause inconvenience to gentle business organism. Therefore, force the car to accelerate to 100 km/h faster 5 seconds and at the same time ensure the highest comfort, you see, not easy. Nevertheless, Bavarian engineers managed to solve two mutually exclusive tasks. In the vicinity of Munich, where the first acquaintance with the V12 took place, our crew scared the natives several times with crazy accelerations. It turned out both quickly and comfortable.
An important role in good dynamics is played by a new development of an 8 -speed machine. The innovative design of gears allows you to realize additional steps, while maintaining the dimensions and mass at the level of the previous automatic transmission.
Both 760i and 760LI are equipped with a pneumatic suspension, which allows you to regulate the road clearance. If we talk about external differences from the standard model, then there are quite a lot of them. Specific features include original 19 -inch alloy wheels, V12 nameplate on chrome -made air intake gills, additional molding in the back of the body and double exhaust graduation pipes.
Inside, a luminous inscription V12, which was placed on a steel threshold overlap, speaks out of a powerful motor. The instrument panel is covered with high -quality skin decorated with an elegant stitching.

First of all, planes
The first 12 -cylinder engine developed by BMW appeared in 1925. The new motor, which produced 750 liters. with., put on airplanes. Five years after the debut, the V12 was installed on the Dornier Wal seaplane, which made a record flight through the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the last century, the 12 -cylinder technology brought numerous successes in motorsport. In 1999, the BMW V12 LMR two-wheeled car dominated 12-hour races in Sebring and in the same season won a general victory in Le Man. A year later, engineers of the Bavarian concern created V12 working on hydrogen. This engine developed 150 kW/204 liters. with., accelerating the BMW 750 to hundreds per 9.6 s. At the same time, the maximum speed was 226 km/h.
 
We do not love
The IDRive system controller received new functions and has become even more convenient. Comfortable
The automatic transmission selector almost does not differ from those that were installed before. Familiar
Rear passengers can adjust the climate in the cabin. Gorgeous
 
Driving
The seven is distinguished by impeccable obedience, and with the V12 engine, the car accelerates to hundreds in just 4.6 s.
Salon
In the interior, leather, alcantara and valuable wood of wood prevail. Gorgeous!
Comfort
Even with maximum accelerations, a sense of comfort does not disappear for a second.
Safety
The BMW 7 -Series is equipped with all security systems from the arsenal of modern automotive industry.
Price
A car of this level cannot but be expensive.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Excellent handling, excellent dynamics without loss of comfort.
- increased attention from others.
 

Specifications
Mark and model - BMW 760 V12
Dimensions - 5072x1902/1473 mm
Engine - gasoline, 5972 cm3, 544 hp/5250 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 8 -speed KP
Dynamics - Max 250 km/h; 4.6 from 0 to 100 km/h
Competitors-Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8
 
Our opinion
The BMW 7th series with the V12 engine breaks the usual stereotypes, claiming that the representative car cannot be sporty. The seven gains a hundred in just 4.6 s, and the maximum speed is 250 km/h. Notice, this is not about any speed compartment, but about a large, very large car designed to give comfort to their passengers.
 
 
 
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2009]