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Video: James May tests the 2009 BMW 760Li against the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, 2010 Releases, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Videos

Our favorite segment during the premier of Top Gear season 14 was watching James May being driven by The Stig in the 2009 BMW 760Li as he raced the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. You can check out the clip after the jump.
Refresher:
2009 BMW 760Li: 6.0L turbocharged V12 making 535-hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. Mated to [...]

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Tokyo 2009: BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo long-wheel-base rolls in to Tokyo

Posted: Oct 22, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW, Tuner Cars

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alpina unveiled its new 2009 B7 B-Turbo BMW 7-Series. Today, at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Alpina introduced a new, long wheelbase version of the new Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo.
A 4.4L V8 gives the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo a total of 507-hp with a peak torque of 516 lb-ft. It allows [...]

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AC Schnitzer gives the 2009 BMW 7-Series a sportier look

Posted: Mar 02, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

It’s not like the new 2009 BMW 7-Series needs any more cosmetic touches to make its presence on the road known – but a couple of modifications here and there will give you something to set yourself apart from all the other luxury sedans on the road.
AC Schnitzer has unveiled a body kit for the [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear reviews 2009 BMW 750i

Posted: Jan 27, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, BMW, Videos

Tom Ford of Fifth Gear recently got behind the new 2009 BMW 7-Series – or 2009 750i to be exact. The 2009 7-Series will be available in the U.S. in two variants including the 750i and the 750 Li with prices starting at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively.
Power for the 2009 BMW 750i comes from a [...]

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2009 BMW 750i and 750 Li Pricing Announced

Posted: Dec 23, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, BMW

BMW has announced the pricing on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series for the U.S. market. The 2009 7-Series will be available to U.S. customers in two variants including the 750i and the 750 Li with prices starting at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively.
Power for the 2009 BMW 750i and the 750 Li comes from a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 [...]

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Alpina teases the new B7 based on the 2009 BMW 7-Series

Posted: Dec 22, 2008

Filed under: BMW

Alpina has released a teaser sketch showing what its next-generation B7 based on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series could look like.
Of course this time you can expect more power, a more aggressive appearance and a higher price tag. The previous-generation B7 was powered by a 500-hp 4.4L V8 engine that gave the modified 7-series the [...]

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BMW considering 7-Series diesel for the U.S.

Posted: Nov 25, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

According to Jim O’ Donnell, president of BMW of North America LLC, the automaker is considering a diesel version of the new redesigned 7-Series for the U.S. market. About two weeks ago, a couple of U.S. dealers in were in Munich to test drive the new 7-Series – half of the group drove diesel.
“They all [...]

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LA 2008 Live: 2009 BMW 750 Li gets 400-hp and iDrive powered owner’s manual

Posted: Nov 19, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Auto Shows, BMW

The 2009 BMW 7-Series made its U.S. debut today at the 2008 LA Auto Show. The U.S. will get two variants of the new 7-Series including the 750i and the 750 Li. The outgoing 360-hp 4.8L V8 will be replaced by the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 from the X6 xDrive50i.
That makes an outstanding 400-hp with a maximum [...]