7 Series (G11) [Spy shots] BMW 7er (G11) Spy Pics & Info

[mdartisian]

So people should only drive the car at night?

They should be driven in it at night.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I meant the price gap, but obviously in Austria (Arnold Country) the price gap is...

No, not German. We are looking at Austrian prices here. And 7er variants for Austrian market.

Compared to MB S-class:

G11 750i xDrive: €137,935
S 500 4 Matic: €134,000

G11 740i: €107,690
S 400 4Matic: €110,230 (there's only 4Matic version of S400 available in Austria)

G12 740Li: €117,164
S 400 4M LWB: €116,780 (there's only 4Matic version of S400 available in Austria)

G11 730d: €100,445
S 350d: €91,880

G11 730d xDrive: €107,480
S 350d 4 Matic: €97,610


Quite ambitious pricing.

I meant the price gap in general, but obviously there will be an ambitious price gap in Austria. Do you know the german price difference?

 

[Fiveser]

 

[Rainer271]

2016 BMW 7-Series pricing and options accidentally revealed on Austrian configurator (19 photos)

2016 BMW 7-Series screenshot from configurator
Starts at €100,445
BMW Austria has accidentally released the online configurator for the new 7-Series which will get its official reveal on June 10.

First up, in terms of pricing the new flagship model from Bavaria will kick off in Austria from €100,445 for the 730d version which will have 265 PS (195 kW) sent to the rear wheels and if you want the xDrive version you will have to pay €107,480. On the gasoline side, there's the 740i with 326 PS (240 kW) from €107,690 while the more potent 750i xDrive with 450 PS (330 kW) begins at €137,935.

Moving on to paint choices, the 2016 7-Series will be available in Austria in Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Alpine White, Black College, Glacier Silver, Cashmere Silver, Sophisto Grey, Imperial Blue, Singapore Grey, Mineral White, Arctic Grey Brilliant, Jatoba and Magellan Grey. Wheel choices will range in sizes from 17 to 20 inches offered in various designs and
finishes.

Opt for the M Sport Package and the price jumps by €5,760 while the Driving Assistant Plus is an extra €3,180. Other goodies include Pure Excellence exterior for €900, TV function for €1,260, built-in telephone for €840, Alcantara headliner for €1,440, adaptive full LED headlights for €1,800, adjustable rear seats for €2,220, Pure Excellence interior cabin theme for €2,040and many others.

We will have full details and photo gallery on Wednesday when BMW will reveal the all-new 7-Series in both standard wheelbase (G11) and long wheelbase (G12) guises.

Source: bimmertoday via bmwblog

 

[Giannis]

Ok, where's the press release?

 

[Rainer271]

BMW offers for the new 7 a spare tire. Are there no runflat tires as standard? As far as I know in the past years runflat tires were an extra only for basic 1- and 3-series. All others have got runflat tires as standard equipment.

 

[SCOTT27]

That was a well deliberated decision for a rather Apple-like approach. (Apple, you know that little rat shop with the simple-design products that hardly sell).

Beside that I find those leaks horrible. If they cannot control it in general then they should at least care for what leaks. No grainy pics, no misleading price tags. Arghhh.

I will say again that interior features are fast diminishing as everyone is fully capable using touch screen interfaces in this age as it is the mainstay of current technology.
Recent BMW interiors have been preparing for this by minimalising switchgear and opening the interiors so that they give the interior a very spatial feel a lot of light and the interplay of surfaces and curves to give the impression of a minimalististic lounge.
Minimalising switchgear not just means you remove the disco effect for luxury cars but also there is no need for blanking plates in the console as well as unneccessary switchgear,console space and of course further complexity.

The leaks do not help because they are making impressions on tiny photographs when the high resolution images will show the detail on everything. They give a good preview but not as final judgement.

 

[SCOTT27]

BMW offers for the new 7 a spare tire. Are there no runflat tires as standard? As far as I know in the past years runflat tires were an extra only for basic 1- and 3-series. All others have got runflat tires as standard equipment.

You can specify Run-Flat tyres if you wish. The spare is if you do not.

 

[W201]

Meaning, one is not forced to have run-flats?!

Excellent.

 

[klier]

The leaks do not help because they are making impressions on tiny photographs when the high resolution images will show the detail on everything. They give a good preview but not as final judgement.

The leaps help, lol. We can see everything in detail.

Better show the press release a few days sooner now, the car is out there.

Where are the pictures of the rear though?

 

[tomazino]

The leaps help, lol. We can see everything in detail.

Better show the press release a few days sooner now, the car is out there.

Where are the pictures of the rear though?

 

[klier]

Still only a small part

Looks fantastic though.

 

[tomazino]

 

[SCOTT27]

The leaps help, lol. We can see everything in detail.

Better show the press release a few days sooner now, the car is out there.

Where are the pictures of the rear though?

Sorry the launch event is still live from Munich on June 10.

 

[klier]

Ambient light on the pavement looks amazing, and the pano roof is super nice and big!

 

[SCOTT27]

Is that another crease like on the VFL concept?

Yes it broadens out the rear of the car adding some definition similar to the VFL but it is going to be trademark element for the next linage of BMW sedans to give them more definition and a broader appearance when viewed from the rear.

 

[klier]

Yes it broadens out the rear of the car adding some definition similar to the VFL but it is going to be trademark element for the next linage of BMW sedans to give them more definition and a broader appearance when viewed from the rear.

Will look fantastic indeed. Cannot wait to see more of it.
It;s not really a crease though, more a slight bend of the shape?

 

[SCOTT27]

Ambient light on the pavement looks amazing, and the pano roof is super nice and big!

Wait till you see the effect. I posted this earlier.

Interior trims on the dash and the side of each doors feature a thin LED light strip at the top of it; and there is also another LED strip at the base hiding underneath the trim piece; on the window frame at the rear door at the B-Pillar there is also a lamp which dispels a soft light to illuminate entry.

A panoramic sunroof features but available as an option will be BMWs answer to the Rolls-Royce "Starlight" roof.
This option features more than 160,000 micro dots which are engraved into the glass of the panoramic roof in a unique configuration. In the evening there is a LED light source hidden inside the roof that projects lights to the glass; and the micro dots react to and reflect the lights so it looks as if they self illuminating. Its a stunning visual feature that increases the spatial feel around the car.

 

[SCOTT27]

 

[rollo]

I hope we get the option of non-run flats in the states!

This car is really shaping up to be something special.