It is reported that the new generation of BMW 7 Series and pure electric i7 will be unveiled on April 20, the first model of the i7 is the xDrive 60, it will have a range of about 300 miles (EPA conditions, 482 kilometers). The generation of the 7 series on sale was launched in May 2019, and it has been only 3 years since BMW replaced the flagship sedan at a really fast speed. Probably due to the acceleration of the era of electrification, BMW also hopes to take out the flagship electric model that can hold the field as soon as possible, and accelerate the replacement of the 7 Series.
The new generation of 7 Series and i7 are based on the new CLAR architecture platform, the i7 is not an "oil to electricity" model, its power battery layout is flat, not interspersed distribution under the chassis. The front and rear axles of the BMW i7 use the fifth-generation electric drive system developed and produced by BMW itself, which is the same as the electric drive axle used on the iX and i4, but the power output has been adjusted. This three-in-one electric transaxle with rare earth-free synchronous self-excitation motor, small size brings high power density, but also provides favorable conditions for the overall layout of the vehicle.
BMW 7 Series has always been the flagship sedan with the best driving control, the emergence of i7 will greatly reduce the height of the center of gravity, the larger body, the existence of the power battery will not cause too much pressure on the suspension system, so the driving experience of the i7 will theoretically exceed the fuel version of the 7 Series, which is quite worth looking forward to.
In terms of appearance, one of the highlights of bmw i7 is the double kidney grille that will emit light, as can be seen from the trailer, the i7 double kidney grille is much larger than the current 7 series, more eye-catching.
The front of the car seems to be fuller, the posture of the head is raised like a Rolls-Royce, and the luxurious aura is further strengthened. The BMW i7 and the new 7 Series are highly similar in appearance, except for the difference in exhaust pipes and charging interfaces. The new 7 Series is larger than the current 7 Series.
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