New for 2006 BMW 7-Series
The BMW 7-Series is updated for 2006 with significant design changes, and the 750i and 750Li replace the 745i and 745Li, powered by a new 4.8-liter V8 with 360 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. Exterior design changes include new hood, grille, headlights, front bumper, and front spoiler, trunk lid, taillights, side sills, rear bumper, rear valance, and new wheel designs. Interior updates include American Walnut standard wood trim for 750i and 750Li, Titanium material trim elements, new steering wheel design, new shape for iDrive controller with leather insert, further evolution of iDrive, and detail design changes to instrument panel and center stack.
Introduction
The 7-Series is BMW’s flagship luxury sedan, offered in regular and extended wheelbase versions, powered by either a 4.8-liter V8 engine or a 6.0-liter V12 engine. The fourth-generation 7-Series debuted in 2002 with controversial new styling and new features including iDrive, making it the most high-tech vehicle ever to be offered by BMW when it was introduced. The 7-Series was first introduced to the U.S. in 1986 and the fourth-generation 7-Series has proven to also be the most successful 7-Series ever.
