India-bound 2016 BMW 7 Series - Rendering

27/05/2015 - 13:24 BMW 7 Series, BMW, Renderings Anjan Ravi

Expected to premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.

AutoForum has rendered the front and rear fascias of the next generation 2016 BMW 7 Series, which is expected to premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show come September. The renderings are based on leaked images of the new 7-er, and hence provide an accurate look at the design of the S Class-rival.

2016 BMW 7 Series front rendering — BMW confirmed last month that the new 7 Series is 130 kg lighter than its predecessor.

Based on an all-new platform (codenamed '35up'), the forthcoming 7 Series is confirmed to have lost 130 kg thanks to use of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the passenger cell structure and new generation engines.

BMW has confirmed an all-new in-line six-cylinder petrol engine with its TwinPower Turbo technology for the G11 7 Series (the long wheelbase 7 Series is codenamed G12). All engines will be paired to a re-tuned 8-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear, or all-wheels in case of the xDrive variant.

Among the many toys the 2016 7 Series will be equipped with, the remote-controlled parking feature is bound to a major highlight. With this, the luxury sedan can enter and exit parking spaces and garages without anyone at the wheel.

2016 BMW 7 Series rear rendering — A new inline six-cylinder petrol engine will mark its debut on the 2016 7 Series.

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Post its launch in Europe this year, the next generation 7 Series will launch in India sometime next year. BMW India assembles the sedan at its Chennai plant, but has recently increased localization levels.

[Source - AutoForum]