Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "BMW 7 Series (G11)" in English language version.
In the first half of 2016, BMW will also provide the 7 Series with a plug-in hybrid petrol-electric system in a new 740e model.
Altogether some 40 kg [88 pounds] has been saved over the old 7 Series, bringing an impressive 10 kg [22 pounds] reduction in un-sprung mass at each corner. [...] BMW also claims a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, while the efforts to trim weight within the body structure have also reduced the centre of gravity.
[...], "carbon core" is both a trade name and precise description of BMW's newest chassis construction technique, due to launch on the 2016 7-series sedan. Essentially, carbon fiber structural elements provide additional rigidity in key parts of the unibody structure, in some areas complementing aluminum and in others acting as standalone structural members. Suspension arms, steering knuckles and hubs were all redesigned to remove material without compromising strength, and additional aluminum helped reduce weight in areas like the doors, which are 10 percent lighter than those of the existing 7-series while still maintaining occupant protection characteristics. [...] Carbon fiber reinforced plastic is found in the B- and C-pillars, in the roof bows, along the center tunnel, on the package tray, in the sills, and [...] in a 9-foot [2.7 m] arc that runs from the base of the A-pillar to the rear of the car along the roofline; [...]. Aluminum extrusions and castings make up critical suspension and engine mounting points, aluminum panels form the exterior body sheetmetal and steel stampings make up the rest of the structure.
Well [sic] according to the car's exterior designer, Nader Faghihzadeh: [...].
Like its predecessor, the new BMW 7 Series will also be built in Dingolfing: Series production of the sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series will get underway on 1 July.
In the next generation of the BMW 7 Series, the iDrive operating system's monitor comes in Touch Display form for the first time. [...] In addition to using the Controller to operate the system in familiar style, its functions can also be selected and activated by touching the screen's surface. Another new addition to the iDrive system's functionality is BMW gesture control, which is being introduced for the first time. Hand movements detected by a 3D sensor control infotainment functions in an extremely intuitive and user-friendly fashion. The gestures can be used for a number of functions, including controlling the volume in audio applications and accepting or rejecting incoming telephone calls. There is also the option of pairing a specific gesture with an individual choice of function. [...] The new BMW 7 Series is the world's first series-produced car that owners will be able to manoeuvre in or out of parking spaces or garages without anyone at the wheel. [...] Using the likewise newly developed BMW Display Key, the driver can prompt the car to enter or exit a parking space fully automatically. [...] New strings to the bows of the Driving Assistant Plus and Driving Assistant systems include the steering and directional control assistant, Lane Departure Warning Assistant with active side collision protection, and the rear collision prevention and cross-traffic warning functions. When using the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function, a press of a button now suffices to acknowledge speed restrictions detected by the Speed Limit Info function.
The company announced today that it will spread the plug-in-hybrid tech [...] across all of its models.
The 7 inaugurates BMW's iDrive 5.0 infotainment system. The software can be controlled by using a touch screen, voice commands, a controller knob on the center console or BMW's new gesture control technology.
Specific attention was paid to the car's aerodynamics allowing this sedan to cleave through the air with a drag coefficient of 0.24.
The use of carbon-fiber optimises the body's properties and is particularly effective for components that have to withstand high directional forces. Its inherent strength allows CFRP to meet extremely stringent safety requirements.
