After the advent of the new energy era, various automobile manufacturers began to cut the production of large-displacement engines and put more time and energy into new energy vehicles. The large-displacement 12-cylinder engine of the past was once a symbol of the status and status of luxury cars. And that's changing now.
BMW will stop production of the V12 engine at the end of this year. But in order not to disappoint users, BMW will launch 12 limited edition models to commemorate the last V12 engine.
In the last two or three years, I haven't heard of any new developments in the automotive industry for eight or more cylinder engines. Of course, if you have a good budget, you can still buy an 8-cylinder or 12-cylinder car, but the truth is that manufacturers are no longer developing new 8- or 12-cylinder engines.
In particular, companies that developed new 12-cylinder engines disappeared completely. Neither Rolls-Royce nor Lamborghini can stick with a naturally aspirated V12 engine anymore. The reason why the global engine has changed so much is simple. That's because the V12 engine, made by current internal combustion engine technology, can no longer meet carbon emission regulations. In addition, the output generated by the V12 engine in the past is now 8 cylinders, and even smaller displacement + plug-in hybrid can meet the power demand. So the V12 engine has less significance.
Still, the V12 has its own special significance, which is why high-end brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have a separate V12 logo on the 12-cylinder engine to reflect its uniqueness. Because the 12-cylinder is the pinnacle of the engine world.
Because of this unique symbolism, the 12-cylinder engine has so far completely deviated from its actual use. Many 12-cylinder engine cars are heavier in weight, so the performance is not as good as the 8-cylinder. And you'll almost never be able to fully unleash its power during everyday use.
At the BMW Group, in addition to Rolls-Royce, BMW currently produces V12 engines for only one model. Because Rolls-Royce uses a 12-cylinder engine, but without Rolls-Royce, BMW might have abandoned the V12 engine as early as the turn of the 20th century.
Currently, only one BMW model is equipped with a BMW V12 engine, the M760i. This 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine produces 600 horsepower. And, incredibly, the 7 Series can reach 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
Under the long hood of the BMW 7 Series there is a huge and heavy 12-cylinder engine. Even the M760Li, which is easily over 5 meters, has a BMW driving style. Especially when entering the corner, users will forget the common sense of the length, width and weight of the car.
The power of the 12 cylinder can bring both a strong power output and at the same time it is very calm, the engine has almost no vibration, and the suspension controls the vibration of the road surface relatively lightly.
As a result, the M760i shows that bmw-style power can be experienced, at least in large sedans, even if it is not powerful enough to violate the laws of physics. While it's so great, it's the lowest in sales of the 7 Series, and there's no dedicated marketing or promotion.
It is reported that BMW will stop production of the V12 engine and the only V12 model, the M760 model, at the end of this year. But BMW has the FINAL V12 limited edition for customers. Only 12 units were produced. The final V12 nameplate will be engraved on the engine cover.
In addition, BMW will offer customers with the world's last BMW V12 engine with a variety of benefits and a trophy created specifically for customers.