BMW 7 Series (F01)

BMW 7 Series (F01)
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Model code
  • F01 (short-wheelbase)
  • F02 (long-wheelbase)
  • F03 (high-security)
  • F04 (ActiveHybrid)
Production2008–2015
Assembly
DesignerKarim Habib
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
PlatformBMW L6[3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor3-phase synchronous electric motor
Transmission6-speed ZF automatic transmission
8-speed ZF automatic transmission
Hybrid drivetrainParallel Hybrid (ActiveHybrid 7)
Dimensions
WheelbaseSWB: 3,070 mm (120.9 in)
LWB: 3,210 mm (126.4 in)
LengthSWB: 5,072 mm (199.7 in)
LWB: 5,212 mm (205.2 in)
Width1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height1,478–1,486 mm (58.2–58.5 in)
Curb weight1,955–2,274 kg (4,310–5,013 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 7 Series (E65)
SuccessorBMW 7 Series (G11)

The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series consists of the BMW F01 (sedan version) and BMW F02 (long-wheelbase sedan version) full-size luxury sedans. The F01/F02 generation was produced by BMW from 2008 to 2015 and is often collectively referred to as the F01.

The F01 was the first BMW vehicle to be available with a hybrid drivetrain, an 8-speed automatic transmission[4] and a turbocharged V12 engine. It was the second 7 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine (the first being the European E23 745i),[5] and all-wheel drive (xDrive). The wheelbase was increased by 8 cm over the outgoing 7 Series. Other model codes used for this generation were F03 for the "High Security 7 Series" armoured car and F04 for the "ActiveHybrid 7" hybrid-electric model.

In July 2015, the BMW 7 Series (G11) began production as the successor to the F01.

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