The new BMW 740e iPerformance, the new BMW 740Le iPerformance, the new BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance.

The BMW eDrive drive system technology developed for BMW i cars has
arrived in the new BMW 7 Series model range in the shape of three
plug-in hybrid luxury sedans. The trio source their power from the
myriad talents of a latest-generation four-cylinder petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor. Together, they
deliver a system output of 240 kW/326 hp. The new BMW 740e
iPerformance with standard wheelbase and the new BMW 740Le
iPerformance with long wheelbase capture the imagination with supreme
dynamics, yet also record average petrol consumption of 2.2 –
2.0 litres per 100 kilometres / 128.4 – 141.2 mpg imp and CO2
emissions of 50 – 45 grams per kilometre (BMW 740Le iPerformance:
51 – 45 g/km). In the new BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance (petrol
consumption combined:
2.5 – 2.1 l/100 km [113 – 134.5 mpg imp];
CO2 emissions combined: 56 –49 g/km), intelligent all-wheel drive
distributes the combined power of the combustion engine and electric
motor permanently and as required between the front and rear wheels.

The plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series allow top-level
driving pleasure, long-distance comfort and luxury to be experienced
in combination with all-electric, locally emission-free mobility as
well. The BMW iPerformance Automobiles represent the most rigorous
implementation yet of Efficient Dynamics in vehicles from the BMW
brand. Both BMW eDrive and the body structure with Carbon Core are
rooted in know-how from BMW i. When it comes to charging the
high-voltage battery, customers benefit from innovative products and
services originally developed for BMW i. The BMW 740e iPerformance,
BMW 740Le iPerformance and BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance can also be
specified as an option with anti-dazzle BMW Laserlight, which
celebrated its world premiere in the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

Intelligent energy management optimises the interplay of the
combustion engine and electric motor. The electric boost function
provides a noticeable increase in dynamic vigour – expressed most
prominently by the powertrain’s instantaneous responses – and combines
with enhanced efficiency courtesy of the electric assist function and
the opportunity to drive through town and cross-country on electric
power only to create a unique symbiosis of driving pleasure and
sustainability. The maximum electric range, as per the EU test cycle
for plug-in hybrid vehicles, is 44 – 48 kilometres / 27 – 30 miles for
the BMW 740e iPerformance and BMW 740Le iPerformance, or 41 –
45 kilometres / 25 – 28 miles for the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance
(figures may vary depending on the tyre format specified).


The best of two worlds: BMW eDrive and BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.

The combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology employed by the plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7
Series is a member of the new Efficient Dynamics engine family.
Developing maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp, it is the most powerful
four-cylinder engine ever fitted in a series-produced BMW.
Instantaneous power delivery and peak torque of 400 Newton metres
(295 lb-ft) – on tap across a wide rev range (1,550 – 4,400 rpm) –
imbue the 2.0-litre unit with vivaciously sporty yet also poised and
authoritative performance. In addition, the new engine displays
outstanding refinement.

The electric drive system, based on the principle of a permanently
excited synchronous motor, boasts exceptionally high power density
with a maximum output of 83 kW/113 hp. As is characteristic for
electric drive systems, it serves up its peak torque of 250 Newton
metres (184 lb-ft) from the word go. The boost effect for the
combustion engine provides the driver with thrillingly instantaneous
responses. Furthermore, the electric motor takes on the role of a
generator which – depending on the hybrid function selected – is
powered either by recuperating braking energy or by efficiently
raising the engine’s load points. It then feeds the energy it
generates into the high-voltage battery.

The electric motor is fully integrated into the eight-speed
Steptronic transmission. This ensures that pure-electric driving, the
dynamics-enhancing electric boost function and the recuperation of
braking energy are all extremely efficient. The eight-speed Steptronic
transmission has outstanding internal efficiency, top-class shift
dynamics and shift comfort, and a compact construction. Gearshift
paddles on the steering wheel are available as an option, enabling the
driver to make manual gear selections with exceptional swiftness and
the greatest of ease.

Working together intelligently, the combustion engine and electric
drive system bring a system output of 240 kW/326 hp and a combined
peak torque of 500 Newton metres (369 lb-ft) to the table. Immediate
response to every movement of the accelerator and sustained delivery
of dynamic power allow the BMW 740e iPerformance to dash from 0 to
100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds and the BMW 740Le iPerformance to
complete the same sprint in 5.5 seconds.

The cars’ sporty driving characteristics are accompanied by
extraordinarily low petrol consumption and emissions. The
BMW 740e iPerformance and BMW 740Le iPerformance both record combined
petrol consumption of 2.2 – 2.0 litres per 100 kilometres (128.4 –
141.2 mpg imp). The CO2 emissions associated with petrol consumption
are 50 – 45 grams per kilometre (figures as calculated in the EU test
cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, may vary depending on the tyre
format specified). The exceptional efficiency of the BMW eDrive
technology developed using know-how from BMW i is revealed once again
in all-electric, locally emission-free driving. The electric power
consumption of the plug-in hybrid luxury sedans, as calculated in the
EU test cycle, stands at 13.3 – 12.5 kWh per 100 kilometres for the
BMW 740e iPerformance and 13.3 – 12.6 kWh per 100 kilometres for the
BMW 740Le iPerformance (figures may vary depending on the tyre format specified).

BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance: permanent all-wheel drive also
applies to all-electric driving.
The BMW 740Le
xDrive iPerformance follows in the tyre tracks of the
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Sports Activity Vehicle as the brand’s
second model to distribute its power permanently to all four wheels in
pure-electric driving, when the combustion engine cuts in and when
both drive systems are in use at the same time. The intelligent
all-wheel-drive system ensures supreme traction, optimised directional
stability and enhanced agility through enthusiastically taken corners
in all weather and road conditions.

Perfectly executed power distribution between the front and rear
wheels gives the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance extremely dynamic
accelerative ability, with the journey from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph)
completed in 5.3 seconds. Yet the petrol consumption of the
BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance is just 2.5 – 2.1 litres per
100 kilometres (113 – 134.5 mpg imp) combined, while the associated
CO2 emissions are 56 – 49 grams per kilometre (figures as calculated
in the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, may vary depending
on the tyre format specified). The combined electric power consumption
of the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance in the EU test cycle comes in at
between 13.9 and 13.2 kWh per 100 kilometres (figures may vary
depending on the tyre format specified).


eDrive button allows powertrain control to be configured as desired.

The driver can use the eDrive button on the centre
console to change how the plug-in hybrid drive system operates. In the
AUTO eDRIVE hybrid function, intelligent energy management ensures the
combustion engine and electric motor work together with maximum
efficiency and to dynamically optimised effect. The operating strategy
defaults to all-electric mode at low and moderate speeds to utilise
the advantages of locally emission-free mobility as widely as
possible. The combustion engine only joins the fray at a speed of
around 80 km/h (50 mph) or under heavy throttle applications.

The driver can switch to the MAX eDRIVE pure-electric mode at the
touch of a button. In this setting the car is powered exclusively by
the electric motor, although the combustion engine can be brought into
play at any time by pushing the accelerator into kickdown. In the
MAX eDRIVE setting, the BMW iPerformance variants of the new BMW 7
Series have a pure-electric top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).

The Battery Control setting allows the charge of the high-voltage
battery to be set manually. The driver can input a target value
between 30 and 100 per cent of maximum charge, which is then available
for pure-electric driving later in the journey. For example, electric
power can be held back or even increased while on the motorway so it
can be used subsequently for locally emission-free driving in town.

Driving Experience Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode, clearly
noticeable differentiation between SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO mode.

The plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series are
also equipped as standard with the newly designed Driving Experience
Control switch on the centre console. At the touch of a button, the
driver can activate a vehicle setting that optimises dynamics, comfort
or efficiency. The range of characters encompassed by ECO PRO, COMFORT
and SPORT modes are even more clearly defined than with conventionally
powered vehicles.

Beyond this, the Driving Experience Control switch offers the option
of selecting ADAPTIVE mode. In this setting, the car’s responses adapt
noticeably to the driver’s style and route profile.

High-voltage lithium-ion battery: developed specifically for
the models at hand, integrated with space-saving
skill.
The high-voltage lithium-ion battery has a gross
capacity of 9.2 kWh and net capacity of 7.4 kWh. It is accommodated
underneath the rear seat bench in a space-saving position that also
provides optimum crash safety. The BMW iPerformance variants of the
new BMW 7 Series therefore also benefit from a level surface in the
luggage compartment, which offers a capacity of 420 litres. The
stowage volume and practicality of the load area set the benchmark in
the luxury plug-in hybrid sedan segment.

The energy flow between the high-voltage battery, electric motor and
charger is controlled by power electronics likewise developed
specifically for these models. The power electronics also regulate the
supply of energy from the high-voltage battery to the 12V onboard
electrical system via a voltage transformer.

Simple, hassle-free and flexible charging thanks to innovative
products and services von BMW 360° ELECTRIC.
The
high-voltage battery can be topped up with energy from any domestic
power socket, a Wallbox designed for higher currents or public
charging stations. The battery can be fully charged in under four
hours from a domestic power socket and in under three hours from a
BMW i Wallbox. Added to which, BMW 360° ELECTRIC includes the
ChargeNow service, which grants straightforward access to partner
charging stations and can also be used for the convenient billing of
monthly energy costs.

Standard specification includes auxiliary air conditioning.

The high level of standard specification for the
BMW 740e iPerformance, BMW 740Le iPerformance and
BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance includes LED headlights, the BMW Display
Key, the ConnectedDrive navigation package, smartphone integration
with inductive charging facility for the phone battery, and an iDrive
operating system expanded to include a touchscreen function for the
Control Display and the globally unique BMW gesture control feature.
Customers can also look forward to auxiliary heating and air
conditioning, which allow them to prepare the car’s interior
temperature in advance. The heating and air conditioning system of the
plug-in hybrid models is supplied with energy from the high-voltage
battery. When the car’s battery is being charged, the auxiliary air
conditioning function is powered by the mains supply.

The charger connection for the high-voltage battery can be found
under the flap in the left-hand front side panel. The high-set
position of the connection makes the charging process easier. Standard
equipment includes a charging cable for use with a domestic power
socket, which can be stored in a bag in the boot area to save space.
Inside the BMW 740e iPerformance, BMW 740Le iPerformance and
BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance, the most prominent hybrid-specific
features include – in addition to the eDrive button – special graphic
displays in the instrument cluster and Control Display. On the
outside, the transfer of technology from BMW i is flagged up by
“eDrive” badges on the C-pillars, the BMW i logo on the front side
panels (left and right), BMW kidney grille bars in BMW i Blue and blue
hub covers.

Exceptional efficiency coupled with driving pleasure,
long-distance comfort and made-to-measure luxury.
The
iPerformance variants of the BMW 7 Series model range bring together
exceptional efficiency and a form of luxurious driving pleasure and
long-distance comfort that speaks to both the present and the future.
Both the front and rear seats can be specified as an option with
comfort seats, active seat ventilation, a massage function with
Vitality Programme and the Heat Comfort package. Maximising personal
wellbeing in the rear compartment of the BMW 740Le iPerformance and
BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance, meanwhile, is the Executive Lounge
option. Moreover, the Sky Lounge Panorama glass roof is also available
for these models.

The selection of driver assistance systems includes the
new-generation BMW Head-Up Display as well as the Parking Assistant,
Driving Assistant, Driving Assistant Plus and Surround View systems.
The iPerformance variants of the new BMW 7 Series can also be ordered
as an option with the M Sport package, Pure Excellence exterior design
and interior design packages and BMW Individual Design Composition.


Flexible and efficient production of electric drive systems
in model-specific configurations.


The BMW Group uses the knowledge gained in the development of
BMW i cars for the production of its own electric motors and
high-voltage batteries. BMW eDrive technology is also employed in the
BMW iPerformance models. The company’s stand-out expertise in the
field of electric drive systems is reflected not only in the
exceptional performance of the electric motors and high-voltage
batteries, but also in efficient production methods. An intelligent
modular system for eDrive technology and a flexible production concept
enable the BMW Group to respond quickly and precisely to customer
requirements the world over.