2010 BMW 760Li: V12 Power For A V12 Price

By Matt Hardigree, 1:00 PM on Mon Jul 27 2009, 10,089 views (Edit, to draft, Slurp)

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The 2010 BMW 760i and 760Li, the automaker's two flagships will now offer new eight-speed gearboxes, 544 HP 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12s, and sub-5.0 second 0-to-60 MPH acceleration. And all this for a base price of only $136,000.

It's a peculiar form of excess that doesn't see a standard 2009 BMW 7-Series as sufficient for transportation. Though appropriate for a Transporter-esque
showdown, being able to propel yourself to 60 MPH in a nearly 5,000-lb über sedan in just 4.5 seconds seems unnecessary. But when you have an autobahn in front of you and the money to spend, unnecessary doesn't really come into it.

The BMW 760i shares the same dimensions as the vanilla 7-series, making it the driver's choice. The 5.5-inch longer 760Li is the more appropriate choice if you're more likely to end up, Indonesian diplomat style, riding in back. The price may be steep but there's no shortage of features, so click on the next photo see the full details on what 1,360 Benjamin Franklins buy you in today's economy.

[BMW via BMWBlog]