BMW 7 Series Gadgets & Gizmos

Press Release

The new 7 Series forms the highlight of the white-and-blue marque also at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. The focus is placed in particular on the long-wheelbase versions with their wheelbase extended by 140 mm or 5.5", all this extra space being provided to the passengers at the rear in the interest of truly extravagant legroom. From outside, the long-wheelbase versions bearing the model designations 735Li, 745Li and 760Li can be distinguished by chrome-plated roof strips, chrome inserts in the bumpers, and the much wider rear doors giving the 7 Series an even more elegant and striking look. As an option, the passengers at the rear are able to enjoy separate automatic air conditioning with a cooling box for drinks, etc. Pneumatic rear suspension as well as an electrically controlled sunblind for the rear window both come as standard. The market launch of the 735Li and 745Li will be in March 2002, the 760Li following in autumn. Like their "sister models" with the standard wheelbase recently introduced into the market with great success, the Li models offer an unprecedented symbiosis of supreme driving dynamics and superb motoring comfort. Together with the innovative and intuitive iDrive control concept as well as its revolutionary design, the new 7 Series has already become the world-wide benchmark right at the top of the luxury performance segment. The new BMW 7 Series points into the future of luxury performance motoring. Featuring progressive design language both outside and inside, an innovative control concept, and a wide range of highlights in technology, this outstanding car sets a new benchmark in its balance of performance, dynamism, safety, luxurious comfort and all around economy. In its design, the new 7 Series is clearly more than just evolution - it is a quantum leap in design language. The highlights of the car's exterior design are the powerful and sporting look, a touch of dynamic muscle, luxury and sheer presence, particularly the last of these features receiving special emphasis. So the new 7 Series is certainly an outstanding appearance on the road. The entirely new concept of the car and the innovative iDrive control system have also opened up the door to an entirely new, clear and future-oriented style of interior architecture, control comfort and convenience rising to a new level in the process. The extra length of 140 millimetres or 5.5" in the Li version serves exclusively to give the rear seat passengers even more legroom and space inside the car. This extra seating comfort comes together with an even more comfortable, upgraded range of interior features comprising, as just one example, pneumatic suspension on the rear wheels featured as standard. An additional range of new extras serves to further enhance the quality of driving the new BMW 7 Series, one example being the rear-seat air conditioning, complete with a cooling box, offered exclusively on the Li models and enabling the passengers at the rear to create their very own individual climate zone.