2009 BMW 7-Series Spy Photos

it's not going to look anything like that, that's nothing but a 3-series front bumper pshopped onto an existing 7-series. Play with the shape of the lights, make the side crease more pronounced, and tack on some silly lower side sills and, presto, you have this image.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 1:37:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It will also have an 8-speed transmission from ZF (who else?). Lexus had it first - but only to beat Mercedes with their 7-speeder.

Is it useful?

When the 7G-Tronic was launched a couple of years ago, Mercedes-Benz engineers said that adding more forward gears would be unnecessary. 7 is the sweet spot. Look at F1 - 7 gears.

In my opinion the AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic found in the C63, CLS63, ..etc is the best automatic transmission. It can handle so much torque (700Nm), skips shifts (5-7 shift for example), it has two reverse gears and in manual mode it shifts 50% quicker than in normal mode.

Sure, the Lexus 8-speed is among the top 5 best automatic transmissions out there. But simply adding more gears doesn't make it better.

note: I do not wish to be deboosted for this since this is just my opinion (and the one from many journalists :p).

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 1:48:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

"new idrive". will it be as simple as using a honda nav? between both, hondas nav is much more simple to use, though w/o idrive, the interior wouldnt be so interesting.

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 2:04:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

You cant tell anything from those photos

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 2:34:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Here is the explanation of the photoshop:

3 series bodykit

X5 mirrors and grill

CS concept rims

Facelifted 5 series foglights

current generation 7 series side profile and body

unique headlights

Thats all ;)

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 2:37:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Not bad but not good either...
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 4:01:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I saw the side-view.
I fear for the future of BMW.
Similar to the '91 Chevy Impala SS.
The mechanicals had better be damn good with looks like that.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 4:57:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The new 7-Series will have an 8 speed transmission and the best in the business.

A worlds first!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 5:56:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm sure it will the best full-size luxury "sports sedan" in the world. It always has been in handling and performance department.
BMW does the best in camo. It is almost impossible to judge right now.

I'm already seeing Lexus trolls being jealous, I smell fear from them already LOL.

— MrGunFun (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 9:09:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

What's the deal with the dude taking the photo of the dude taking the car's photo? Is he all Barbara Streisandly or something?

— SleeperZZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2007 9:10:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Let's say it again in case someone didn't understand.

"What's a Lexus LS? I don't think that car exists at the level of cars like BMW 7 series and Mercedes S class. Isn't Lexus LS a competitor for Hyundai Azera? I thought so"

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2007 12:07:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Bla Bla BBla Bla Bla.................

— Neverfollow (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2007 2:08:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm happy to see the protective strip along the side to prevent door dings from lo-lifes in parting lots. I hope they killed the iDrive.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2007 2:25:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1