BMW adds V12-powered 760i and long-wheelbase 760Li to lineup

While many doubted BMW was going to add a V12 option to its new 7-series, the carmaker has today unveiled its flagship saloon powered by a brand new twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine. The V12 engine option also sees the 7-series fitted with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, although the new self-shifter is expected to filter across to more BMW models within coming years.

As for the engine, the unit has been developed completely new from the ground up and is rated at 536hp (400kW) and 553lb-ft (750Nm) of torque.

2009 BMW 7-series

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