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more about #bmwconcept7seriesactivehybrid more comments → MushyHeirloom: Douchebags like new BMWs. Douchebags also like luxo-hybrids. I mean, RX400h, amirite? Hey, it could work. more » MushyHeirloom: It's a German Quattroporte. more » Ash78, tryptophanatic: See also: LS460h more » Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: Say hello to Leonardo DiCaprio's new ride! more » wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: Is the target consumer for the 7 series really looking for a hybrid? Wouldn't it make more sense to stick it in a 3 series? Still good to see a step i... more » nick2ny: Nice work BMW, coming out with ED for people with ED! more » brandegee: The only ActiveHybrid with HyperActiveDepreciation. more » tenbeers: A Dodge Ram would be intimidated by those flared nostrils. more » Ash78, tryptophanatic: "...but as for the rest of the line, we'll just pay our CAFE fines and continue making tons of profit, you stupid Americans" more » Bumblebee: "BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid Adds Power, Efficiency" Also, ennui. more » -
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2009 BMW 7-Series, ActiveHybrid Hit LA Show Floor
BMW rolled out the red carpet for the debut of the new 2009 BMW 7-Series and BMW Concept 7-Series ActiveHybrid, both driving across the carpet under power of BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. The difference is while the 2009 7-Series moved with the force of 400 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, the 7-Series ActiveHybid had an additional 20 HP and 155 lb-ft of torque on tap thanks to the addition of an electric motor. The former will go on sale early next year while the latter is but a concept, though one we believe is close to the design of a future BMW hybrid. Press releases and live photos below. More » -
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BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid Adds Power, Efficiency
Ahead of its official reveal at the LA Auto Show, the official details on the BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid have finally been released after months of us sitting on the edges of our seats, waiting with bated breath. The ActiveHybrid (as opposed to the other name considered, "LazyHybrid") is a "preview of potential" for things to come from BMW and shows off a mild hybrid operating from a motor integrated transmission, which was jointly developed with Chrysler and General Motors. The motor "assists" a 400 HP, 450 lb-ft, 4.4 liter V8 with its own 20 HP and 155 lb-ft of torque providing oil barons with cognitive dissonance the feel-good benefit of 15% better fuel economy. Complete details in an uncompromisingly self satisfied press release below. More »
