BMW M7 Speculation Thread

[ALESI]

Any New On A Bmw M7.

[The Artist]

will not happen with this modell.. maybe the next..wich comes out in like a couple of years..so its far off

PS
On the same not..what about the M6 CSL.. will we get to see anything this year?

[siko]

No need for an M7... goes against M philosophy.

[RICHBOY]

Originally Posted by siko

No need for an M7... goes against M philosophy.

I don't know, Mercedes is definately trying to bate BMW and Audi into the Super Flagship segment. And now that Porsche and Aston Martin are entering the Segment I wouldn't bet the farm on BMW not producing a M7!

[SCOTT27]

This is similar to the Dilema which applies to X5 aswell - No M-Powered X5 (although the US wants one, To which BMW have already told them No!) But M-powered X6 .

With the M-series the M5 has a more passionate ring to it than M7 , many within BMW feel that M7 would be a "follow Audi , MB" project . So it is possible that the top line M car would be upcoming BMW's Gran Turismo four door Coupe which would deserve and illustrate the M-status better than the
7er.
Leaving the V8 Turbo 7er to be the sole performance model within the range.

[Tarek]

I'd really love to see a M7 the S63 and 65 are lonely IMO!

[E38_E30]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

[...]although the US wants one[...]

That's why the BMW board decided to bring the BMW ALPINA B7 to the US?

Car & Driver named it "the closest thing to a BMW M7": 2007 BMW Alpina B7 - Auto Shows - Car and Driver February 2007

[cawimmer430]

Originally Posted by RICHBOY

I don't know, Mercedes is definately trying to bate BMW and Audi into the Super Flagship segment. And now that Porsche and Aston Martin are entering the Segment I wouldn't bet the farm on BMW not producing a M7!

Not really. The S-Class AMG's aren't known for razor sharp handling. They handle well, but they're too heavy for extreme sporty driving on the track.

Also, as stated, an M7 goes against BMW M's philosophy. Most S-Class AMG buyers I imagine still drive their car in a relaxed and elegant manor, despite all the power.

[ALESI]

Bmw Need's To Built A Bmw M7 With F1 7 Speed Sequential Semi-manual. Not A Bmw B7 Is A Copy.

[The Artist]

my theory on this is..no matter what the fans say..or bmw say
this modell is to ugly to make a M7 out of.. so they say it doesent fit M philosphy..
but remeber this.. the new 7er will have a M modell..and then we will say..what happend to the philosophy..
im sure both BMW and the fans will come up with new excuse in line with things like.. the new 7er is dynamic..and bla bla bla..
but we all really know the only philosophy there is .. and its shared by all other brands..
MAKE A CAR THAT MAKES MONEY AND SELLS... thats the ultimate philosophy..
and that can not be achived with the current 7er..

im gonna get FLAMED as hell for this one.. but i had to say it

[siko]

^^ Yawn.

Anyhow, no point... no matter how dynamic the new 7er is.

Why would we want a stiffer and more track oriented huge-ass over-stretch over-weight sedan ?!


I'm all for adding more power and a sport kit for looks, but that's not really what makes an M car.

[Centurion]

The 7er, S-class and A8 are all large cars which are meant to offer supreme comfort and by trying turn one of them into a hardcore M car you would be going against the concept of the whole car, i.e destroying it by turning it into a car which make you feel every bump on the road. Kind of an oxymoron.

[klier]

Originally Posted by The Artist

my theory on this is..no matter what the fans say..or bmw say
this modell is to ugly to make a M7 out of.. so they say it doesent fit M philosphy..
but remeber this.. the new 7er will have a M modell..and then we will say..what happend to the philosophy..
im sure both BMW and the fans will come up with new excuse in line with things like.. the new 7er is dynamic..and bla bla bla..
but we all really know the only philosophy there is .. and its shared by all other brands..
MAKE A CAR THAT MAKES MONEY AND SELLS... thats the ultimate philosophy..
and that can not be achived with the current 7er..

im gonna get FLAMED as hell for this one.. but i had to say it

What are you? 17 years old? You really think they didn't make an M7 because YOU think it's an ugly car????
I'm sorry, but I lol'd
And for the record, the E65 7er is the best selling 7er in BMW history.

Anyways, I am happy with BMW going with a fast 1er before a fast 7er.
I too think an M7 is completely crazy. If people want a fast huge car, they can go for the S65, I really don't care a bit.
If I would want something like that, I'd put a biturbo on my 760i

[CorpusCallosum]

my theory on this is..no matter what the fans say..or bmw say
this modell is to ugly to make a M7 out of.. so they say it doesent fit M philosphy..
but remeber this.. the new 7er will have a M modell..and then we will say..what happend to the philosophy..
im sure both BMW and the fans will come up with new excuse in line with things like.. the new 7er is dynamic..and bla bla bla..
but we all really know the only philosophy there is .. and its shared by all other brands..
MAKE A CAR THAT MAKES MONEY AND SELLS... thats the ultimate philosophy..
and that can not be achived with the current 7er..

im gonna get FLAMED as hell for this one.. but i had to say it


^^^^ that is just an honestly rubbish post... the 7 series is no where near as ugly as its stereotyped... drive one.. see one in real life... in black... its mega... The s class driving towards you on a road is what i call an ugly car sorry... its proportions are shocking

if mercedes can make a AMG out of the equally "ugly" S class then why cant BMW make a M7??? WHY? BMW is like AMG... it just not a matter of a big engine and a body kit and jack up the price... BMW is a real motor sports division

[siko]

Please let's not turn this into a BMW vs MB thing.

[Kowalski]

I don't think BMW needs to make a M7. The Alpina B7 fills the need of a "Hot" 7-Series very nicely IMO.

[EnI]

M7 ...

F01 platform will be able to get proper M version - E65 eg. wasn't designed in that way. Yet with upcoming new 8er 4dr coupe (CS Concept based model) I doubt M7 will be offered at all. More possible: a sporty standard version in style of X5 "is" or 135i M: a "standard" vehicle with enhanced M package.

Or ...

My sources hinted me BMW were in talks with Alpina to completely take over the marketing & sales of Alpina models ... Meaning: buying "B" & "D" trademarks from Alpina, yet leaving all the production business in Buchloe. EG. like they did with John Cooper Works.

So Alpina models will officially become M alter egos ...

And B7 will be there instead of real M7 ... So M can focus on their business.

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

I don't think BMW needs to make a M7. The Alpina B7 fills the need of a "Hot" 7-Series very nicely IMO.

That's true Kowalski.

MPower cars are not like AMG -- AMG is really just obsessed with who's got the biggest balls.

AMG is not for the purists -- let's be honest here, AMG is about luxury and exclusivity more than anything else.

MPower was never supposed to be a prestige luxury option -- an M7 would just be BMW selling out imo.

[The Artist]

Originally Posted by EnI

M7 ...

F01 platform will be able to get proper M version - E65 eg. wasn't designed in that way.

HAHA all you that replyed on my post.. read this above..cause you just got OWNED..
little by little its starting to trickle out that the new 7er will be able to be M..
i wonder how it and not the existing will be able to be M..cause both are huge comfy cars..right??
and thats agains M philosophy..haha

exactly like i said in my first post.. there will be a New M7 off the new 7er..
and then i want to hear your excuses..
my excuse is the current modell is not attractive enough??
is that such a bad excuse?? hmm i do not think so..

Peace out pimps..haha

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by The Artist

my excuse is the current modell is not attractive enough??
is that such a bad excuse?? hmm i do not think so..

MB made a AMG version out of R-class and that cars is a shame to all benzes, butt ugly car
and you think 6er is an ugly car buy hey guess what, BMw built M version of that car.

[Merc1]

On the one hand I feel that if BMW can make a M car out of this X6 SUV thingy then they can make one out of the next 7-Series. Then again if this CS/8-Series comes to production, it would be a far more suitable canidate for M treatment, so I agree with Eni here.

M

[The Artist]

Ohh and i just want to say.. my harsh comments in this thread is beacuse i desperetly wants to see an M7... i belive it would be great..
so thats why im so engaged in the topic

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by The Artist

my excuse is the current modell is not attractive enough??

It has probably got more to do with the technical aspects concerning its size, rigidity, etc.

If there is going to be a M7, it will be when BMW offer an all-aluminium bodied platform able to meet the performance demands of a true M car.

Originally Posted by Just_me

MB made a AMG version out of R-class and that cars is a shame to all benzes, butt ugly car
and you think 6er is an ugly car buy hey guess what, BMw built M version of that car.

AMG and M power are fundamentally different. As I said earlier, AMG is not a true race-bred division, it is mostly about the prestige of awesome power.

[RICHBOY]

I won't say that BMW needs a M7 because they don't, but as a car enthusiast I'd love to see it return. I'm not sure if this is the case, but I believe Mercedes is trying to make the public believe there greater then BMW and Audi by offering the S65 AMG. Neither BMW or Audi has a luxury sedan that can compete with that kinda power, so it's pinned against Bentley's Flying Spur. I think if BMW and Audi don't offer a competitive model to combat the S65 AMG the public will start to believe that Mercedes luxury sedans are more special across the whole model range then BMW's 7-Series and Audi's A/S8! It's not good for BMW or Audi when Mercedes is compared to Bentley imho.

[The Artist]

ehhmm excuse me.. S65??
dont even go there..
audi and BMW can focus on making a S63 competitor to start with
and then make a V12´s that match the Aged 600 V12

65 is out of range