staff@slashgear.com (Brian Nyambura)
2024-05-04 19:57:05
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The i7 is BMW’s first purely electric 7 Series sedan. This luxury sedan has a starting price of $105,700 and three trims: eDrive50, xDrive60, and M70. While the base version uses a single motor to power the rear wheels, the xDrive60 and M70 trims have a dual motor setup, giving them all-wheel drive. The very fast BMW i7 M70 is the most powerful variant, boasting 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. This enables it to dart from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a 155 mph limited top speed, making it the quickest BMW EV overall.
As standard, BMW fits the i7 M70 with adaptive air suspension with automatic self-leveling and electronically controlled dampers. The suspension works with the M-tuned chassis to offer increased comfort and better handling dynamics. Additional performance enhancements include the blue M-Sport brakes with large brake discs for better braking performance, active roll stabilization, and active steering.
The i7 M70 sports several M-specific design cues, including M exterior mirrors, logos on the front side panels, sculpted M side skirts, and M High-gloss Shadowline trim. BMW’s optional M Performance Professional Package adds a black accent strip between the rear lights, an illuminated grille, and a black M rear spoiler.