BMW performance specialist Tuningwerk presents a new tuning package for the long wheelbase version of BMW 7-Series. The model is re-dubbed ‘NR 7′ and delivers 720 hp and 1090 Nm of maximum torque, figures that allow the car to get from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds and reach a mind-blowing 350 km/h top speed. Tuningwerk did not reveal which sort of intervention was performed on the engine to make it achieve this impressive power, but it is likely they have been focusing on both turbocharger and exhaust system. Furthermore, the car is also 120 kg lighter than the standard model.

If all that power sounds a little too intimidating to you, Tuningwerk also offers a milder version of its NR 7 tuning program delivering 530 hp and 740 Nm of torque. Main performance figures for this package are 0-100kn/h sprint time of 4.2 seconds and top speed of 310 km/h. Tuningwerk’s BMW 7 series NR 7 most performing version is called “RS-Edition” and will be on sale for 198,000 € while the ‘quieter’ version, called “GT-Edition”, can be bought for 169,800 €.

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The first images of the BMW Series 7 M-Sport version have been released. It comes equipped with the new 3.0-litre twin turbo diesel at 306 hp, called the 740d. You might be a little disappointed with the “sports” moniker, given that the V8 twin turbo is not even offered.

What’s not under the bonnet though, has been put into the style, with extra chrome features, more agressive bumpers and M-design wheels. The interior dash shows alluminium trim, though further details on the M-Sport package haven’t been released.

Source | World Car Fans

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The 3.0 litre twin turbo BMW diesel engine will soon be updated to 306 hp and will debut by the end of the year on the Series 7 35d. According to the company, the update will enable a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by four percent.

Compared to the current version, the power step (at 4,400 rpm), will be supported by 600 Nm (20 more than previously), at only 1,500 rpm, rather than 1,750. This evolution will also influence driving dynamics, but no communication on price increase has been released.

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Two new versions equipped with a V12 will debut in the BMW Series 7 range. The new 760i and 760Li will be presented at the Shanghai motor show, with the new 6.0 litre V12 twin turbo, with 536 hp and a torque of 750 Nm.

On these new models, we will also see the new eight-speed automatic transmission, developed by ZF. According to BMW, this Series 7 covers 0-100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds, and fuel consumption is 13 litres per 100 km on a mixed circuit. Emissions are also lower, with the car entering Euro 5 norms.

Other technological elements available are the “Lane Change and Lane Departure Warning Systems”, Active Cruise Control, Night Vision, and video camera for reversing. Optional extras include Active Steering, as well.

Continue reading: BMW 760i and 760Li debut at Shanghai

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BMW will present its individual accessories range dedicated to the Series 7 sedan, at the Geneva motor show. New internal finishings in grained leather in colours Graphite, Silk Grey, Champagne, Amaro Brown, Cohiba Brown and Platinum will be available.

The luxury material alcantara will be used on surfaces with no leather, for example the roof, in colours Anthracite, Silk Grey, Champagne, Amaro Brown and Platinum. For the dash finishings, in addition to the classic Piano Black, updated materials of Satin Walnut Brown and Reddish Brown Plain Wood will be used with a steering wheel trim in the same finish.

External colours will also get an update in exclusive tints of Azurite Black, Ruby Black, Moonstone, Ontario Gold and Brilliant White. The Citrin Black colour is created with Xillaric technology which uses gold pigments to give a lighting effect. New 20 inch alloy wheels complete the external package.

If you’re not a driver, but a passenger, then BMW is still thinking of you with a rear passenger bar fridge capable of holding two bottles at 0.7 litres and two glasses. Wine, anyone?

Source | Thecarfanatic (thanks to Demonracing for the tip)

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As declared by Ian Robertson in Geneva, the Rolls-Royce RR4 will arrive in 2010. The “small” model will appear with many novelties, some of which are difficult to swallow.

The last time we touched on the topic, we discussed the possible adoption of a turbodiesel engine, hypothesis adopted also by auto.cz. It appears as though this small crime will be committed. Robertson, in the hall, also spoke about technical novelties which will appear on the RR4, starting with the “new engines”.

The engines, according to reports, should be the 6.0 V12 petrol at 445 bhp from the BMW series 7 and the infamous diesel motor. Compared to the current 1000 units a year, managment is expecting a revolution in terms of sales volume from the RR4, which will be the middle ground between the new BMW series 7 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom, filling a hole which could produce some good profits.

Continue reading: New spy photos and details of the Rolls-Royce RR4

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