The combination of all these sophisticated yet gentle processes produces seats that are as soft and as smooth as velvet. It was available with automatic and manual transmissions. The standard Comfort seats are made even more comfortable with Active Support for the driver's seat a gentle 'massage' action helps relieve fatigue and discomfort on longer drives and Active Ventilation on both front seats — augmented by perforated leather that facilitates the flow of ventilation air through the seats. Front-seat side-impact airbags are also standard, and rear side-impact airbags are optional. Amy Skogstrom, Managing Editor This generation of the 7-series feels funny.
Contemporary 7 Series cars have fuel-efficient lightweight aluminum engines, zero-to-sixty acceleration times of less than five seconds, and even Bluetooth phone systems. Also of note is the sporty, limited-availability Alpina B7 model, which brings a supercharged, 4. High-gloss Ash interior trim, available at no extra cost for the 750i and 750Li. When a fourth generation was introduced in 2002, it was met with mixed reviews: the E68 was a laudable venture in hydrogen-powered cars, but the entire E65-E68 collection's iDrive system was widely criticized and the generation had only a brief production time. Detected objects are displayed in the Control Display monitor with increasing brightness as a function of the heat detected by the camera — making human beings and animals particularly conspicuous.
A few quirky pieces remain, such as door handles that pull up and out. Above the driver, a large sunroof brings the outdoors inside. Heated front Comfort seats and power-folding exterior mirrors are standard for the whole model line. All models have chrome trim on the bumpers. Namely, the taillamps now run directly onto a reshaped trunklid, making it look less like it was added after the fact, and the headlight clusters were restyled for a more aggressive look, closer to that of the 5 Series sedan.
Here, briefly described, are the many possibilities. For the true performance version of the 7, check out the Alpina B7. And behind the passengers, a cavernous trunk makes the car ideally suited for extended travel. For the true performance version of the 7, check out the Alpina B7. There's also a special-order Individual Package, which includes special exterior colors offering varied color intensity and glistening effects, plus unique 20-inch wheels and illuminated door sills. This luxurious leather is complemented by an Alcantara headliner in either Platinum or Anthracite.
This fine-tunes steering response to conditions, be it on an Interstate at today's high cruising speeds or maneuvering into a parking space. The subsequent 17 years have provided one success after another in rewarding discriminating owners with vehicles that fulfilled their unique demands for personalized style, comfort and utility. The subsequent 17 years have provided one success after another in rewarding discriminating owners with vehicles that fulfilled their unique demands for personalized style, comfort and utility. Other 7 Series followed suit with incremental yet cutting-edge advances. Night Vision — uses a thermal imaging camera mounted below the front bumper to help detect objects, using their heat signature, that are difficult for the human eye to identify in low light. Merino leather is also noted for its resistance to fading from light exposure. The car can run on gasoline or hydrogen, however it is not yet available for purchase.
An Adaptive Ride Package, which is standard on the 760 but optional on the 750, brings electronic damping control and a self-leveling rear suspension. Elegant highlights are added through details on the center console and ceiling grips. Heated steering wheel — included in certain packages, but also available as a stand-alone option. The living structure of this leather comes from its natural graining rather than artificial embossing. This V-12 is incredibly smooth and quiet, but it never wants for power. I always wondered why someone would pay the extra money for a 7-series and get a short-wheelbase model.
The option includes multicasting reception capability, allowing access to additional programming. Shift buttons at the front and back of the steering wheel can be used to execute manual gear changes. This feature allows the Service Advisor to proactively set up a customer appointment and have the needed parts ready. Since 1977, the five generations of 7 Series cars have raised the bar for luxury car appearance, performance, and comfort. I also liked the look of the wood-trimmed shelf behind the rear seats. This includes everything from flat tire changes, emergency gasoline and lock-out assistance, to towing, alternative transportation and even trip-interruption benefits. Yet despite these features, the interior is not nearly as intuitive as it could be.
Freshly serviced, and clean in every way, the car is a perfect combination of luxury, power and value. Rear-seat side-impact airbags, offered as an option in all models so that customers can decide whether or not to equip their vehicle with this feature. The longer model is identical but for chrome roof molding, where the 750i is body-colored. The E23 set the tone for generations of cars to come: the sedan featured heated seats, power windows, advanced diagnostics, and other options that were high-tech for its time. With the 2008 7 Series, two variations point up the intrinsic excitement of the color black: Azurite Black metallic and Ruby Black metallic.
Gentle tanning methods and 'barrel pigmentation' the dye is not just applied to the surface but penetrates the hide through intensive rotation give this material its richness of color, strength and durability. Adds Electronic Damping Control and self-leveling rear air suspension to the 750s; these enhancements are standard on the 760Li. And overall, this stately sedan presents crisp, blemish-free aesthetics, which are draped in the kind of excellent fit and finish that's so closely associated with the world's top-tier luxury cars. There's also a special-order Individual Package, which includes special exterior colors offering varied color intensity and glistening effects, plus unique 20-inch wheels and illuminated door sills. A wide range of active and passive safety features are standard on the 7-Series. The luxury experience begins with stepless door checks — once opened, the door will stay open at any position, not just two or three. It brought a V-12 and later a V-8 to the lineup.