2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7: 455 HP Green Machine

By Matt Hardigree, 9:30 AM on Thu Aug 13 2009, 5,884 views (Edit, to draft, Slurp)

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BMW keeps rolling out versions of the 2010 7-series. This time it's the ActiveHybid 7, which will officially bow at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The "active" in ActiveHybrid 7 comes from the twin-turbo V8 and small electric motor hooked up to the 8-speed automatic tranny. Power numbers with the motor and engine combined equal 455 HP and 516 lb-ft of twist. This results in a 0-to-60 MPH time of less than 5.0 seconds and fuel economy 15% better than the 750i (approximately 20 MPG).

There's no word on price for this mildly hybrid Bimmer, but expect to pay a premium to feel even more superior than you're average 7-series driver. Click next to read the press release.