BMW is introducing its strongest electrical car but with the BMW i7 M70. Whereas not a full-fledged M automotive, this M Efficiency mannequin is essentially the most potent electrical automotive within the vary with 650 hp and as much as 811 lb-ft of torque. that interprets right into a 0-60 of solely 3.5 seconds.

Preliminary estimated EPA vary is 295 miles with the usual aggressive tires and wheels. Nevertheless BMW can be introducing Max Drive Mode which limits some performance and velocity (56 mph) permitting for 25% extra vary.

The i7 M70 additionally options the brand new iDrive with BMW Working System 8.5 that includes M-design content material.

Search for MSRP to be launched nearer to start out of manufacturing later this yr.

Official Launch: BMW I7 M70

At the moment, BMW M introduces essentially the most highly effective purely electrical mannequin within the BMW portfolio – the 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive. With two electrical motors producing a most system output of 650 hp and an M-tuned chassis, the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive delivers a charming mix of electrical mobility and efficiency. The range-topping mannequin of the brand new BMW 7 Sequence line-up will speed up from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 3.5 seconds, making it the quickest totally electrical BMW mannequin.

The BMW i7 M70 xDrive marks one other milestone for BMW M GmbH in its transformation to electrical mobility. Following the launch of the BMW i4 M50 – BMW M GmbH’s best-selling mannequin worldwide in 2022 – and the BMW iX M60, the i7 M70 xDrive is the corporate’s third efficiency mannequin to have an all-electric drive system.

The brand new i7 M70 xDrive will make its world debut on the Auto Shanghai worldwide motor present in China and might be constructed at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing – the competence middle for electrical drive system manufacturing the place each the electrical motors and the high-voltage batteries for all variants of the BMW i7 are manufactured on web site. The worldwide market launch of the BMW i7 M70 xDrive will begin within the second half of 2023.

Essentially the most highly effective electrical motor from BMW.

An M-specific configuration of the drive system know-how allows the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive’s rear-axle motor to realize new ranges of energy density. The drive unit has a six-phase design with a twin inverter. This kinds the idea for a considerable improve in output that is still constant as velocity builds, endowing the BMW i7 M70 xDrive with the ability supply attribute of M fashions. The motor’s energy density of two.41 kW/kg represents a rise of 25.5% over the unit that drives the rear axle of the BMW i7 xDrive60, leading to what’s at present the corporate’s strongest electrical motor.

This new benchmark determine could be attributed to utilizing six excitation windings within the motor’s stator as an alternative of the customary three. The ensuing “double excitation” in contrast with standard models permits the electrical motor to generate an especially excessive output, regardless of its exceptionally mild and compact design, and to keep up it constantly at greater car speeds.

Creating most energy with the M Sport Increase operate and M Launch Management.

The motor powering the rear axle produces a peak output of 483 hp. Working in coordination with the 255 hp motor on the entrance axle, the ensuing all-wheel-drive set-up generates a most system torque output of 748 lb-ft in Sport mode and as a lot as 811 lb-ft when M Launch Management or the M Sport Increase operate is activated. The drive system subsequently affords excellent thrust, able to launching the i7 M70 xDrive from 0 to 60 mph in a shattering 3.5 seconds on to an electronically restricted high velocity of 155 mph.

With the M Launch Management operate, each drive and traction management are built-in into the motor management unit. This ensures the ability generated by the electrical motors is immediately transformed into beautiful acceleration with none lack of traction.

The M Sport Increase operate is activated with the shift paddle to the left of the steering wheel and is visualised by Efficiency-specific graphics within the instrument cluster. On the identical time, the usual BMW IconicSounds Electrical by Hans Zimmer supplies a becoming acoustic accompaniment by switching to an exhilarating, M Efficiency-specific tone.  The soundtrack’s character varies in response to the car setting chosen, with distinctly completely different sounds in My Mode Private and Sport.

Extraordinarily dynamic efficiency, glorious long-distance capabilities.

The extremely dynamic efficiency of the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is complimented by glorious long-distance capabilities. Credit score right here goes not simply to the effectivity of the extremely built-in drive models, but in addition a wealth of measures for decreasing energy consumption. These embrace adaptive recuperation of braking vitality and the warmth pump know-how used within the built-in heating and cooling system for the cabin and powertrain.

One other issue contributing to optimized effectivity is the high-voltage battery’s spectacular vitality density. Positioned within the car’s underbody, the battery supplies 101.7 kWh of usable vitality. This offers the BMW i7 M70 xDrive a preliminary estimated vary of as much as 295 miles (estimated vary of as much as 295 miles in response to preliminary BMW AG checks primarily based on the EPA’s check process requirements), making it eminently appropriate for on a regular basis use. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive is able to AC charging at as much as 11 kW, whereas DC energy could be taken on board at a charge of as much as 195 kW.

MAX RANGE working mode.

The i7 M70 xDrive’s vary could be moderated by activating a brand new drive system operate; MAX RANGE. On this mode, drive energy and high velocity are fastidiously restricted and luxury capabilities scaled again, conserving battery energy.

The MAX RANGE mode is primarily for important conditions the place drivers are unable to recharge mid-journey the place that they had initially deliberate and should proceed to another charging level. To makd the many of the out there vitality, the car’s high velocity is proscribed to 56 mph, the local weather management system is deactivated as are seat heating, seat air flow, and steering wheel heating. A popup window seems within the management show indicating the recalculated vary. The velocity and energy output gauges within the data show are additionally modified accordingly and the brand new vitality conservation profile is taken into consideration within the vary forecast.

The MAX Vary mode could be chosen utilizing the management show’s touchscreen performance, the iDrive Controller, or voice instructions to the BMW Clever Private Assistant. It will also be deactivated by full-throttle acceleration (kickdown), participating the M Sport Increase operate, or switching the window defrost to most.

Powertrain and chassis know-how in an M-specific utility.

Along with the extraordinary energy of the drive system, chassis know-how tuned exactly to ship taut, confidence-inspiring dealing with contributes to a singular efficiency expertise within the luxurious section.

The electrical all-wheel drive, steering, dampers, and stability methods had been all fine-tuned with the aim of manufacturing exceptionally sporty dealing with for a mannequin on this class with out sacrificing excessive consolation over lengthy distances. Helped by the just about silent drive system, passengers within the rear seats specifically take pleasure in luxurious ranges of consolation. However, when the street begins to twist and switch, the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive shows the mix of energy, agility, and precision with which BMW M fashions are synonymous. The My Mode Sport prompts powertrain and chassis settings geared to dynamic efficiency for an exhilarating driving expertise. 

Normal on the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is an M-specific adaptive two-axle air suspension with electronically managed dampers and automated self-levelling. M-specific air springs with reduced-volume hydraulics are additionally used to optimize damper response.

A further shear panel between the bulkhead and spring strut towers produces a considerable improve in physique rigidity on the entrance of the BMW i7 M70 xDrive. Additionally current are Integral Energetic Steering and Energetic Roll Stabilization. In addition to serving to to extend consolation, these two methods – along with the stiffer physique – hone the car’s dealing with dynamics.

The blue M Sport brakes with M emblem fitted as normal include massive brake discs for elevated stopping energy. Brake callipers painted in black can be found as a part of the elective M Efficiency Skilled package deal. The usual 21-inch M light-alloy wheels on the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive characteristic an unique, aerodynamically optimised design with a Jet Black stable end and high-gloss metallic inserts. And for the primary time on the i7, excessive efficiency tires (on 20-inch wheels) are supplied as an possibility.

Sporting presence, luxurious magnificence, fashionable individuality.

The superior efficiency of the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is mirrored in its assured design. The imposing presence of the entrance positive factors further visible influence with the contour lighting for the BMW kidney grille. On automobiles specified with the elective M Efficiency Skilled package deal, the illuminated grille is fitted with a encompass in Black high-gloss for the primary time.

M-specific design options alongside the flanks and on the rear of the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive distinguish the efficiency variant of the i7. Sculpted M facet skirts, M logos with embellished borders on the entrance facet panels, M Excessive-gloss Shadowline trim, and black M exterior mirrors with the normal twin-stalk design add sporting thrives.

A model-specific rear apron with diffuser insert rounds off the car´s expressive look. Automobiles specified with the elective M Efficiency Skilled package deal characteristic a black M rear spoiler, a black accent strip between the tail lamps, and an inlay – additionally in black – for the rear apron. 

New variants of the BMW Particular person two-tone paint end. 

An unlimited number of exterior paint shades is accessible for the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive, together with variants reserved solely for BMW M fashions and hanging matte-finish Frozen paint choices. Homeowners can add an additional layer of visible influence with BMW Particular person two-tone paintwork, which may now embrace BMW Particular person particular paintwork colours. Accessible from the launch of the BMW i7 M70 xDrive is the mix of BMW Particular person Liquid Copper metallic for the decrease part of the physique and Saphire Black metallic for the higher part. An beautiful, exactly drawn coach line separates the 2 colour zones like a fragile signature.

As well as, the vary of exterior colours affords prospects broader scope for personalization. For instance, eight two-tone variants and over 100 BMW Particular person particular paintwork colours permit them to discover a design that exactly matches their style, bringing a really private contact to the looks of their BMW i7 M70 xDrive.

Up to date BMW Working System 8.5 with QuickSelect.

The brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is among the model’s first fashions to characteristic the up to date model of the management/operation system BMW Working System 8.5 with QuickSelect. In an effort to make deciding on and working quite a few capabilities and digital companies much more intuitive and comfy, the newest technology of BMW iDrive affords a newly designed house display screen and QuickSelect performance. This brings an improved menu construction that takes its cues from client electronics gadgets. By displaying the precise data in the precise place, the brand new BMW iDrive helps to ship a targeted, assured driving expertise.

The BMW iDrive replace additionally allows a broader providing of digital content material for data and leisure, shorter operate replace cycles, higher data on charging factors for electrical automobiles, and improved entry to a number of particular on-line companies. BMW iDrive with QuickSelect together with the BMW Curved Show and BMW Clever Private Assistant, focuses squarely on operation utilizing the touchscreen and pure language.

Capabilities are proven on a single stage and could be activated utilizing rapid-access tech.

The brand new house display screen shows the navigation system’s map view or different individually configurable graphics always. On the identical stage, operate icons showing in a vertical association on the driving force’s facet of the person interface could be chosen with a swipe of the finger. QuickSelect permits the related capabilities to be accessed straight and with out having to cross via a submenu. And as soon as the related settings have been chosen, a fast faucet on the house icon on the decrease fringe of the show is all it takes to return to the house display screen.

The brand new menu construction makes activating capabilities and settings a lot sooner and less complicated. The on-board digital content material – identical to the {hardware}, within the type of the BMW Curved Show – is designed to boost the driving force’s focus. BMW iDrive supplies the precise data in the precise place and on the proper time.

The emotionally participating efficiency expertise on board the brand new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is additional enhanced by M-design content material within the BMW Curved Show. In key areas, the typeface and presentation of graphics replicate these within the cockpit of high-performance fashions from BMW M GmbH. The numbers within the velocity read-out on the knowledge show seem in a platinum/silver color.

BMW Maps with new charging-optimised route steering.

Different highlights of the brand new BMW iDrive embrace the prolonged performance of the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps. It now affords not solely Augmented View on the knowledge show behind the steering wheel, but in addition improved capabilities for much more exact charging-optimised route planning. This helps to make lengthy journeys within the new BMW i7 M70 xDrive extra enjoyable in addition to faster and extra environment friendly.

Added to which, the companies and apps already launched within the new BMW 7 Sequence are additionally out there with BMW Working System 8.5. For instance, the BMW Clever Private Assistant and different voice-controlled assistants, BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, BMW Distant Software program Upgrades, video streaming on the management show, smartphone integration by way of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, My Modes and the Private eSIM will also be used within the new BMW i7 M70 xDrive. 

Specs: BMW i7 M70