Comments on: BMW M7 a possibility, after all http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:53:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: 330steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-238426 330steve Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:54:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-238426 I think BMW could make an M7 by taking the Mclaren F1 engine and reviving it. Bringing it down to a 6.0L with 625-650 bhp and 500 lbs of torque. This with a SMG trans. An M6 style with Carbon-fiber roof, hood, and trunk. Alloy rims and an aluminum suspension. Using an Upgraded 750li platform. I think BMW could make an M7 by taking the Mclaren F1 engine and reviving it. Bringing it down to a 6.0L with 625-650 bhp and 500 lbs of torque. This with a SMG trans. An M6 style with Carbon-fiber roof, hood, and trunk. Alloy rims and an aluminum suspension. Using an Upgraded 750li platform.

]]> By: asdf http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-10518 asdf Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:50:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-10518 testing testing

]]> By: Sean http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-10427 Sean Tue, 04 Apr 2006 04:50:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-10427 BMW said their M division wouldnt turbo their cars. They did it last 30 years ago though and recently with the 535D and are coming out with the 335. The M7 could be a possibility, 750 weighs like 4400lbs Not sure on the 760 but they would probably do a V12 derived from the V10 M5 engine make it do 600 hp, lots of carbon fiber and aluminum pannels. They could make the thing weigh like 4000lbs they could pull it off. BMW said their M division wouldnt turbo their cars. They did it last 30 years ago though and recently with the 535D and are coming out with the 335.

The M7 could be a possibility, 750 weighs like 4400lbs Not sure on the 760 but they would probably do a V12 derived from the V10 M5 engine make it do 600 hp, lots of carbon fiber and aluminum pannels. They could make the thing weigh like 4000lbs they could pull it off.

]]> By: Tony http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9751 Tony Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:48:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9751 //mach3, BMW never said they'd never make a turbo. They did in fact make a turbo for the 2002tii. The only issues with turbos was their inherit power lag, which when taking a turn at high speeds is the last thing you want, and is also the reason why there aren't a lot of 2002tiis today that are in one piece (quite a few got nice and friendly with the trees on the side of the road...). With the new bi-turbos that BMW has developed for the Euro 530d and the upcoming 335(c)i, BMW has been able to virtually eliminate the lag associated with turbos. You can read about it here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2060220.012/country/bmw/bmw/bmw-unveils-new-biturbo-petrol-straight-six-engine As for the M7, as the article states, BMW never thought that they could make the 7 series a true 'M'. Remember, an M is not just a car with a big powerful motor: it's a beast that can hang with best of Porsche and Ferraris on a racetrack that has left and right turns. Imagine a 5000 pound sedan doing that... it's not easy! But hey, if they can shave off 350 pounds or so and make sure that the 7 series still has the optimal 50:50 weight distribution, then why not make an M7? --ant //mach3,

BMW never said they’d never make a turbo. They did in fact make a turbo for the 2002tii. The only issues with turbos was their inherit power lag, which when taking a turn at high speeds is the last thing you want, and is also the reason why there aren’t a lot of 2002tiis today that are in one piece (quite a few got nice and friendly with the trees on the side of the road…).

With the new bi-turbos that BMW has developed for the Euro 530d and the upcoming 335(c)i, BMW has been able to virtually eliminate the lag associated with turbos. You can read about it here:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2060220.012/country/bmw/bmw/bmw-unveils-new-biturbo-petrol-straight-six-engine

As for the M7, as the article states, BMW never thought that they could make the 7 series a true ‘M’. Remember, an M is not just a car with a big powerful motor: it’s a beast that can hang with best of Porsche and Ferraris on a racetrack that has left and right turns. Imagine a 5000 pound sedan doing that… it’s not easy!

But hey, if they can shave off 350 pounds or so and make sure that the 7 series still has the optimal 50:50 weight distribution, then why not make an M7?

–ant

]]> By: Scott http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9735 Scott Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:17:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9735 I, personally, highly doubt that we'll see an E65 M7. I had heard the 760 was going to get a power boost to about 500, but this far into the car's lifecycle it just doesn't seem worthwhile. Look for the next gen 7 to be lighter, more compact, and designed from the start with the notion of the M7 in mind. Now that BMW's sales are at all time highs, they have more money to throw around on fun brand-image-enhancing projects like an M7. I'd expect that the focus of a such a vehicle would be how light can we make it with expensive parts. Forced induction might be a good idea due to weight savings, but I'm not so sure an M5-derived V12 NA with around 650HP wouldn't be more than adequate... I, personally, highly doubt that we’ll see an E65 M7. I had heard the 760 was going to get a power boost to about 500, but this far into the car’s lifecycle it just doesn’t seem worthwhile. Look for the next gen 7 to be lighter, more compact, and designed from the start with the notion of the M7 in mind. Now that BMW’s sales are at all time highs, they have more money to throw around on fun brand-image-enhancing projects like an M7. I’d expect that the focus of a such a vehicle would be how light can we make it with expensive parts. Forced induction might be a good idea due to weight savings, but I’m not so sure an M5-derived V12 NA with around 650HP wouldn’t be more than adequate…

]]> By: ///mach3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9729 ///mach3 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:04:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9729 Better yet, bring back the 8 series.. on second thought, no... don't ruin one of the (if not the) best design to ever come from BMW. Better yet, bring back the 8 series.. on second thought, no… don’t ruin one of the (if not the) best design to ever come from BMW.

]]> By: ///mach3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9727 ///mach3 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:02:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9727 Heck, why not put a bi-turbo on the the V10? Since BMW is making all these radical changes - I recall when they'd a) never make a turbo and b) never make an M7 - they may as well go for the full monty! Let's see 'em hit biig numbers like 800 hp/800 ft/lb. Of course, it'd take a re-design of their engine, as I don't think the M designers had turbo in mind when they created the high-revvin' V10... Heck, why not put a bi-turbo on the the V10? Since BMW is making all these radical changes – I recall when they’d a) never make a turbo and b) never make an M7 – they may as well go for the full monty! Let’s see ‘em hit biig numbers like 800 hp/800 ft/lb. Of course, it’d take a re-design of their engine, as I don’t think the M designers had turbo in mind when they created the high-revvin’ V10…

]]> By: Downshift http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9726 Downshift Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:56:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9726 Make it lighter. Make it lighter.

]]> By: Joel A http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9722 Joel A Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:52:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9722 My next ride's an M? YES! PLEASE bring to the U.S.!!!! http://www.thebmwblog.com/bmw-7-series-my-next-ride/ My next ride’s an M? YES! PLEASE bring to the U.S.!!!!

http://www.thebmwblog.com/bmw-7-series-my-next-ride/

]]> By: wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all.html/comment-page-1#comment-9715 wickedated Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:33:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/30/bmw-m7-a-possibility-after-all/#comment-9715 With the upcoming Audi S8 and the new S-Class AMG line up, BMW should definitely take a shot at developing the M7. Should we say V12 700hp? With the upcoming Audi S8 and the new S-Class AMG line up, BMW should definitely take a shot at developing the M7. Should we say V12 700hp?

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