BMW 7 Series (F01) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Model code |
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Production | 2008–2015 |
Assembly |
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Designer | Karim Habib |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | |
Platform | BMW L6[3] |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | 3-phase synchronous electric motor |
Transmission | 6-speed ZF automatic transmission 8-speed ZF automatic transmission |
Hybrid drivetrain | Parallel Hybrid (ActiveHybrid 7) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | SWB: 3,070 mm (120.9 in) LWB: 3,210 mm (126.4 in) |
Length | SWB: 5,072 mm (199.7 in) LWB: 5,212 mm (205.2 in) |
Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
Height | 1,478–1,486 mm (58.2–58.5 in) |
Curb weight | 1,955–2,274 kg (4,310–5,013 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW 7 Series (E65) |
Successor | BMW 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.