With the continuous approaching of electrification, the restrictions of various countries for large-displacement vehicles are becoming more and more stringent, "energy saving and emission reduction" has become the slogan of every car company, in such an era background, the once large-displacement models have gradually withdrawn from the historical stage.
V6 engines are becoming rare, not to mention rehearsing larger V8s and V12s.
BMW recently announced that it will produce the last production model with a V12 engine starting in June this year, and will release 12 M760i xDrive cars in limited quantities to commemorate this moment. It is worth noting that this limited edition model is available and only available in the US market, and is expected to start at $200,000 each.00 (about 1.27 million yuan).
As the top presence in the BMW 7 Series, the M760i xDrive will come with a unique V12 badge, and this V12 badge will also appear on the engine.
At the same time, the wheel hub will be equipped with a 20-inch double-spoke light alloy rim. At the same time, officials also said that users can also choose blue or black brake calipers and any BMW personalized paint color they like.
In terms of the interior, the words "THE FINAL V12" will be printed on the welcome pedal of the new car, and the same words will appear on the engine cover, and the central console will also be printed with the words "1 OF 12" to further highlight the special identity of the commemorative version of the model. BMW will also give away a vehicle customization trophy with the car, which can be said to be full of feelings.
Of course, the most important thing is the performance, the car is equipped with a 6.6T V12 twin-turbo engine with a maximum power of 448 kW and zero hundred acceleration in just 3.6 seconds.
Previously, BMW's V12 model on sale was only one BMW 7 Series, positioned as a large sedan, and only the top version was equipped with a V12 engine, that is, BMW's V12 entry point was more than two million. It can be said that the price of this time is not expensive.
The advantages of the V12 engine are low cost, simpler structure, smooth engine operation, small vibration, but large size, affecting the layout of the drive system, therefore, the V12 engine is a representative of luxury. It is synonymous with top-notch, expensive and high fuel consumption. Mainly used in some top luxury cars and sports cars, even if the v12 engine process is complex, expensive, heavy weight, fuel consumption is so high that you can't find the official data provided by the manufacturer.
In addition to BMW, previously well-known luxury models equipped with V12s include Mercedes-Benz flagship S600, Maybach, Rolls-Royce New Mirage, Ferrari's 456GT and ENZO; Lamborghini's "Devil", Aston Martin's V12 Vantage and Hongqi L9. Which car is the most impressive one with the V12 in your mind?