Like in India, the 2016 BMW 7 Series will come in LWB guise in USA - Report

05/06/2015 - 03:07 | BMW 7 Series, BMW | Shrawan Raja

World debuts on June 10.

The world debut of the 2016 BMW 7 Series (BMW G11/G12) will be held on the 10th of June following private screenings around the world in recent months.

2016 BMW 7 Series side leaked — The 2016 BMW 7 Series has an iDrive system that is controlled by gestures, an air suspension, self-parking and a hybrid construction that uses carbon fiber.

Now BMW Blog is reporting that USA will get the 2016 BMW 7 Series only in the long wheelbase configuration. This information was shared with a customer who attended a preview. The car will however carry the 'i' badge instead of the 'Li' badge which is used at present on all BMW models to connote the stretched wheelbase.

The 2016 BMW 750i variant, says BMW, will complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.3 seconds, putting it in the same league as the BMW M5. The website notes that customers opting for the Laser headlamp would have to wait longer as government agencies have not approved their usage. Customers who have seen the car are wowed by the material quality and the in-car tech, adds the blog report.

2016 BMW 7 Series laser headlights teased — Customers will reportedly have to wait longer to get the Laser Headlamp as the US government is yet to approve its usage.

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With a body made extensively from CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) and aluminum, the car will weigh 130 kg less than the outgoing model. It will be powered by an all-new inline-six engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger, and a crankcase, cylinder head and oil sump made in aluminium. The U.S. market could also get the V12 6.0-liter 760i model, along with the V8 4.4-liter on the 750i, concludes the report.