Around the beginning of this month pictures of a new BMW 7-Series model were captured while testing. The car in these pictures was a bit different then the standard 7-Series model, and speculation ensued. Was it the long-awaited and rumored M7?
Some even speculated it being the hybrid 7-Series. It turns out that the car captured was neither. There will be a hybrid 7-Series th0ugh. The hybrid model has been recently caught testing as well and will debut as the 755ih.
New pictures have surfaced today that clear up the confusion; the car in the spyshots was the 7-Series M Sport. Sadly, true performance fans will have to wait another day for an M7. The M6 model is set to continue as BMW’s largest performance car.
I’m a big fan of the BMW 7-Series as it sits - in my opinion it’s the best looking luxury sedan in it’s class. The new M Sport doesn’t change that in the least, adding a dose of agressiveness with the M Package.
The front fascia has been redesigned with a sporty new look, the rear bumper has been updated and new (likely M-sp ecific) wheels make a showing. The M steering wheel and shifter feature inside. Most likely a carbon fiber trim package will be made available as well.
The M Sport package should be available across the 7-Series lineup, with no accompanying performance upgrades however. It sure does look good though, doesn’t it? Be sure to stay tuned for more details and pricing information.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
It’s looking better! That trunk/rear-quarter arrangement of late really ruined the entire car for me. Not that I’m in any position to actually buy one, but still. It just screamed “WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?”
Even so, I still feel the E38 7ers were the best looking. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about one day snagging a clean one for Teutonic touring.
June 28th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Yeah, I do like this Sport model a lot. It (almost) makes you forget about the styling of the previous 7-Series.