BMW has expanded the line-up of its flagship sedans, the electric i7 and the ICE 7 Series, by adding new range-topping variants. The new BMW i7 M70 xDrive is priced at Rs 2.50 crore, while the 7 Series 740d M Sport is priced at Rs 1.81 crore (ex-showroom, India).
BMW i7 M70 details
The range-topping M70 variant, which is the first all-electric BMW M model, will make it to India. Now the i7 M70 is finally here and it uses a twin motor setup that puts out 650hp and 1015Nm, making it the most powerful electric BMW ever. Powering the motors is a 101.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is claimed to provide it with a range of up to 560km (WLTP).
Being an M model, the i7 M70 gets M-specific bumpers, side skirts, mirrors, alloys and rear spoiler. It also gets Swarovski crystal headlights, blacked out front grille and window line and blue M calipers. There are 8 paint options available along with a special two-tone finish with a contrasting roof.
Inside, the i7 M70 gets an M leather steering wheel, an M roofliner and 6 upholstery choices. Furthermore, buyers can opt for BMW Individual upholstery which has 9 more upholstery options and three interior trim options. Other features include dual screens up front, executive lounge seating, heated, ventilated and massaging seats all around, the rear seat theatre screen, a Bowers and Wilkins Diamond audio system, four-zone auto climate control, soft close doors and much more.
740d M Sport Details
The new 740d M Sport, meanwhile, joins the 740i (Rs 1.70 crore) in the internal combustion engined 7 Series range. Powering the 740d is a 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 286hp and 650Nm, enough to propel it from 0-100kph in a claimed 6sec. This engine also comes with mild-hybrid tech with a 48V electric motor which gives it an additional 18hp and 200Nm and it comes paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 740d also loses out on the remote start function that’s present on the 740i. Other than that, the new 740d is identical to its petrol-powered sibling. It rivals the Mercedes S-class, Audi A8 L and Lexus LS.