BMW INTROS 760Li Yachtline - Full Story

BMW 760Li: The new Ultimate Luxury Driving Machine arrives

2003 BMW 760Li Product highlights

General • New top model in 7 Series, BMW’s line of large luxury-performance sedans; successor to 750iL model of predecessor 7 Series • Shares 123.2-in. wheelbase and overall dimensions with long-wheelbase 745Li model • Powered by all-new V-12 engine • Lavishly equipped throughout, with virtually all features that are optional on 745i and 745Li models included as standard equipment

Performance & efficiency • DOHC (4-cam) 48-valve V-12 engine: 6.0 liters, 438 hp, 444 lb-ft. torque. Engineering features include – • Direct fuel injection (first direct-injected gasoline V-12 ever offered) • Valvetronic system of variable valve lift • Double VANOS variable valve timing • 0-60 mph in 5.4 sec. • New STEPTRONIC version of 7 Series’ 6-speed automatic transmission

Handling, ride & braking • All advanced chassis features of existing 745i/Li models, plus – • Standard Electronic Damping Control • Standard self-leveling rear suspension • Standard 19-in. Star-Spoke Forged-alloy wheels, optional 18-in. wheels • Available run-flat tires

Exterior & aerodynamics Compared to 745Li model – • Wider grille surrounds • “V12” logo on the front side panels • Distinctive wheel designs

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience Additional features over 745Li include – • Illuminated “V12” door-entry trim • Stitched leather trim on instrument panel • Rear sides of front-seat backrests in leather • Leather bag for vehicle documents • Exclusive wood for interior trim: high-gloss Ash in dual color tones with contrasting inlays • More extensive wood trim: • on grab handles over side windows • on front-seat backrests’ folding storage pockets • Alcantara headliner and sun visors • 20-way front Comfort Seats with added features: • Active Support • Active Ventilation • Heating • Standard 14-way rear Comfort Seats with: • Active Ventilation • Memory • Heating • Standard 13-speaker Logic 7 audio system with Digital Sound Processing and in-dash 6-disc CD changer • Standard power sunshades for rear and rear window and rear side windows • LED “atmosphere” lamps in C-pillars • New option: rear climate control and coolbox

2003 BMW 760Li Standard & optional features

Bold within table indicates new feature relative to 2003 745Li. Performance & efficiency 6.0-liter DOHC (4-cam) 48-valve V-12 engine with: Direct fuel injection, common rail S Fully machined combustion chambers S Valvetronic system S Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing S Aluminum block & cylinder heads S Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) S Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system with adaptive knock control S Oil-condition indicator S 6-speed STEPTRONIC electronically controlled automatic transmission with: Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) S Electric selectors S Selectable Sport (S) & Manual (M) modes S Steering-wheel upshift & downshift controls (M mode) S Mechatronic internal controls S Liquid-cooled alternator S S – Standard

Handling, ride & braking Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension S Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension S Aluminum front & rear sub frames S Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) front & rear S Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers S Self-leveling rear suspension with air springs S Electronic Damping Control, stepless S Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steering S 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes S Electromechanical parking brake S Automatic Hold S Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) encompassing: Dynamic Traction Control S Antilock Braking System (ABS) S Dynamic Brake Control S Cornering/avoidance stability enhancement S Electronic brake proportioning S 19 x 9.0 front / 19 x 10.0 Star Spoke forged-alloy wheels (design #89) S 18 x 8.0 forged-alloy 760Li Exclusive wheels (design #91) OPT 18 x 8.0 Multi-Spoke cast-alloy wheels (design #94) for run-flat tires (require Tire Pressure Monitor) NC 245/45R-19 front / 275/40R-19 rear performance tires S 245/50R-18 V-rated all-season tires OPT 245/50R-18 V-rated run-flat all-season tires NC Tire Pressure Monitor OPT

S – Standard OPT – Optional NC – Optional at no extra cost

Exterior & aerodynamics Body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers & (front only) compressible elements S Aluminum hood & front fenders S Bi-Xenon low & high beams with dynamic auto-leveling S High-intensity headlight cleaning system S Halogen ellipsoid front fog lights S Wide-profile grilles, unique to 760Li S Rain-sensing windshield wipers with: Electronically controlled, reversible wiper motor S Wiping sweep regulated for optimum coverage S Variable parking position to reduce blade wear S Articulated passenger-side wiper arm S Single-wipe control S Washer jets in wiper arms, heated fluid supply S Heated wiper parking area S Choice of standard or metallic paints S Illuminated exterior door handles & ground illumination S Park Distance Control with graphic display S Smooth underbody S Roof finisher moldings S Chrome bumper framing S “V12” logo on front side panels S Door-handle & ground illumination, all 4 doors S

S – Standard

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience Vehicle & Key Memory S Keyless entry with multi-function remote control: S Selective unlocking S Remote trunk release, window & moon roof opening S Soft-close doors S Illuminated “V12” door-entry trim S Dual power/heated auto-dimming outside mirrors S Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of low obstructions when backing up S BMW Universal Transceiver (3-function garage-door opener) S Comprehensive interior lighting system, including: Front & rear left/right reading lamps S Footwall lighting front & rear S Exit/entry lighting on interior door panels S BMW Ambiance Lighting front, rear & door panels S Illuminated visor vanity mirrors front & rear S LED “atmosphere” lamps in C-pillars S Illuminated front console compartment S Locking glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight S Leather power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with fingertip cruise, audio & phone controls, programmable control, auto tilt-away for entry & exit S Heated steering wheel S 20-way power front Comfort Seats, including Active Support & Active Ventilation, articulated upper backrests, active head restraints with adjustable side support, 3-stage heating with fast heating & balance control S Memory system for driver’s & passenger’s seat, steering wheel, safety-belt height & outside mirrors S

S – Standard

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.) 14-way power rear Comfort seats, including articulated upper backrests, 4-way lumbar support, head-restraint height & auto retraction, Active Ventilation, 3-stage heating & memory S Climate-controlled front console compartment with coin holder, trunk-release lockout, illumination& phone handset S Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer with variable tachometer warning segment S Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout S Check Control vehicle monitor system S iDrive system, Driving area – Multi-function remote control S Start/stop button S Electric transmission selectors & shift buttons S Electric control stalks S LCD displays & warning indicators in dial faces S Electromechanical parking brake S Automatic Hold S Programmable cruise control S Active Cruise Control (ACC) OPT Comfort, convenience & choices area (monitor & controller) – BMW Assist/Emergency functions S Communications/phone functions S Vehicle functions (maintenance, monitoring, Onboard Computer) S GPS Navigation S Help screen S Entertainment functions (audio system) S Settings S Climate-control functions S New Classic leather upholstery, microperforated, with additional leather trim on instrument panel & rear sides of front- seat backrests, leather bag for vehicle documents S

S – Standard OPT – Optional Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.) High-gloss dual-tone Ash wood trim with inlays, extended application to retractable roof grab handles & storage compartments on front-seat backrests S Alcantara headliner & sun visors S Power windows with key-off operation, 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature S Automatic climate control with full separate left/right controls, solar sensor, automatic recirculation, heat-at-rest feature, left/right temperature-controlled rear outlets, automatic ventilation S Activated-charcoal microfilter ventilation S Power 2-way moon roof with key-off & 1-touch operation, conceal panel & wind deflector S Logic 7 audio system with 13 speakers including 2 subwoofers, 6-dash in-dash CD changer, Digital Sound Processing, Radio Data System (RDS) & FM diversity antenna system S BMW Cellular Phone System, portable with digital-analog operation, Telecommander, Voice Input System & other features S Power outlet in passenger’s-side footwall area S Dual cup holders front & rear (total of 4-cup capacity) S Rear center armrest with storage compartment S Rear climate control & coolbox OPT Power rear-window & rear door sunshades with driver & rear-passenger controls S Ski bag S Fully finished trunk with space for 4 golf bags, inside trunk release S Automatic trunk opening & closing S

S – Standard OPT – Optional

Safety & security 745Li Dual front-impact airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags S Front safety belts with automatic height adjustment, automatic tensioners & force limiters S Rear safety belts with automatic tensioners at outboard seating positions S Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts (for installation of child restraint seats) S Front-seat side-impact airbags S Active Knee Protection S Front- & rear- seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) S Rear-seat side-impact airbags OPT Active front head restraints S Intelligent Safety & Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems S Battery Safety Terminal S Automatic fuel-pump shutoff upon severe accident impact S Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking 5 S Coded Driveaway Protection S Pathway Lighting feature S 5 Alarm system with operation from remote, interior motion detector S BMW Break-resistant Security Glass OPT

S – Standard OPT – Optional

2003 BMW 760Li Specifications

Bold within table indicates new specification relative to 2003 745Li. General Curb weight, lb. 4872 Weight distribution, front/rear, % 51.6/48.4 Wheelbase, in. 123.2 Track, front/rear, in. Length, in. 203.5 Width, in. 74.9 Height, in. 58.7

Accommodations Seating capacity, persons 5 Shoulder room, front/rear, in. 59.3/58.9 Leg room, front/rear 41.9/43.4 EPA interior volume, cu ft. 111.0 EPA cargo volume, cu ft. 18.0

Body Type 4-door sedan Aerodynamic drag coefficient (CD) 0.29 EPA size classification Large

Engine & electrical Engine type DOHC (4-cam) 48-valve V-12, direct fuel injection, Valvetronic variable valve lift & Double VANOS steplessly variable intake- & exhaust-valve timing Cylinder block & heads Aluminum Bore x stroke, mm/in. 89.0 x 80.0 / 3.50 x 3.15 Displacement, cc/cu in. 5972/374 Compression ratio 11.3:1 Power @ rpm, hp 438 @ 6000 Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. 444 @ 3950 Engine-management system Motronic MED9 Fuel requirement Premium unleaded 1 Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 23.3 1 Battery capacity, amp-hr. 110 1 Alternator output, amp./W 180/2520 1

Drivetrain Drive system Front engine/rear drive 1 Automatic transmission ZF 6HP26, 6-speed 1 Ratios: 1st 4.17:1 1 2nd 2.34:11 3rd 1.52:1 1 4th 1.14:1 1 5th 0.87:1 1 6th 0.69:1 1 Reverse 3.40:1 1 Final drive ratio 3.15:1

Chassis Body/frame construction Unitized all-steel structure with aluminum hood & front fenders 1 Front suspension Strut-type in aluminum; double-pivot lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers & Electronic Damping Control, Active Roll Stabilization; aluminum subframe Rear suspension 4-link integral suspension in aluminum, self-leveling air springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers & Electronic Damping Control, Active Roll Stabilization; aluminum subframe Steering type Rack & pinion, vehicle-speed-sensitive, power assist & variable ratio Turns lock-to-lock 3.07 Turning circle, ft. 41.3 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes: Front, diameter x thickness, mm. 348 x 30 inch 13.7 x 1.18

Rear, diameter x thickness, mm/in. 345 x 24 Inch 13.6 x 0.94 Assist Vacuum 1 Wheels: standard Forged alloy, 19 x 9.0 front / 19 x 10.0 rear optional Forged alloy, 18 x 8.0 1 optional Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 for run-flat tires

Tires: standard 245/45R-19 front / 275/40R-19 rear performance optional 245/50R-18 V-rated all-season optional 245/50R-18 V-rated all-season run-flat

Chassis (cont.) Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), encompassing Dynamic Traction Control, antilock braking (ABS), electronic brake proportioning, Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/ avoidance stability enhancement

Performance data Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec. 5.4 Top speed, mph 149 (electronically limited) Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway To be announced