New Car Spirit: BMW 7 Series May Ditch V12 Engine Next Generation

BMW 7 Series May Ditch V12 Engine Next Generation

BMW 7 Series can stop the production of V12 powerplant which now began to be found in the 760Li. Because when rumors halted suggests that in line with the downsizing that occurred BMW 6.0 liter V12 unit may not make it to the hood of the next generation of cars.

Among the BMW 760Li and V12 on the entire range celebrates its 25th anniversary. According to information circulating emerge through products and prices from BMW Australia Christoph Priemel manager, was quoted as stating that no decision has been made.

At the BMW V12 engine uses internal unit known as TwinPower Turbo technology and features introduced by N74. And the use of gasoline direct injection and Double-VANOS camshaft timing is continuously variable. N74 also has developed a maximum power 544hp at 5250 rpm from a displacement of 5972 cc. Meanwhile, peak torque of 750 Newton meters to reach the target is maintained between 1,500 and 5,000 rpm. The car also has an automatic transmission by using an eight-speed, a 0-100km / h acceleration time of just 4.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250km / h.