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Tested: BMW's M760Li is one ludicrous limo
A car like the BMW M760Li xDrive comes with so many associated superlatives that it’s hard to know where to begin. To say that it’s luxurious enough to make an oil sheikh blush, yet practically as quick as a supercar, is perhaps a good place to start summing it up, and yet that only begins to describe its Jekkyl and Hyde tendencies.
Yet one of the first things that struck me is just how deceptively light and fleet-footed this big Beemer feels on the road. That’s in stark contrast to an M5, for instance, which impressive as it may be in so many dynamic respects, makes you feel like you’re hauling around a big, temperamental sledgehammer. It is all a cleverly engineered illusion, however, given that the M760Li is over 300kg heavier than the M5, tipping the scales at 2130kg.
With its four-wheel air suspension system, which is fitted as standard along with Active Roll Stabilisation that neutralises roll movements, the M760Li wafts along in supreme comfort. The ride quality is decadently cushy without any of that slightly nauseating floatiness that some air suspended cars impart, and the vehicle is perfectly insulated just short of allowing some of that V12 growl to penetrate the cabin, albeit with some electronic assistance from the speakers.
And yet the bite is far bigger than the bark in the case of BMW’s new 6.6-litre, twin-turbo V12, which gushes out 448kW at 5500rpm and 800Nm from just 1550rpm. Power goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, and the set-up works with clockwork precision to the point where speed build-up can be highly deceptive.
Strapped to our Vbox at Gerotek, the M760Li whooshed to 100km/h in just 3.85 seconds, just short of BMW’s 3.7sec claim, and it covered the quarter mile in 11.91 seconds - making it the quickest BMW we’ve ever tested.
It might be a king of straight roads, and bearing in mind that a limo like this was never designed to tear around race tracks, but its corner-carving ability is actually surprisingly good for a car of its size and weight and when you’re in that mood the damping, along with the steering and drivetrain, can all be individually dialled into Sport mode via the Drive Experience Control. The only detractor is the woolly feeling imparted by the steering.
But the million dollar question is just how much time the average owner is actually going to spend behind said wheel, given how indulgently luxurious it is in the back, and especially if they’ve ticked the Executive Lounge Package option for R54 100, which is really just pocket change at this level.
Hop in the back and you’re pampered by electrically adjustable, individual rear comfort seats, complete with a vitality programme that you can activate via the free-floating control tablet that comes standard with every 7 Series.
And stretching out takes on a whole new meaning when you’re sitting behind an empty front passenger seat, which you can push into the dashboard at the touch of a button, before putting your feet up on the electrically extending footrest.
Life just doesn’t get much better, until you discover the beverages in the (optional) mini-fridge located behind the central armrest, although it does impede on boot space.
You don’t have to order the Lounge Pack to enjoy electrically adjustable comfort seats at the back; these are actually included in the M760Li’s R2.72-million asking price, although the standard car gives you the conventional seating for three and just one full-body massage programme function - versus the eight you get with the Lounge Pack option.
There is also a lavish array of gadgetry upfront, including the semi-autonomous Driving Assistant Plus system, which includes steering assistance at speeds of up to 210km/h . With good enough road markings the car can operate autonomously for fairly long stretches, but you really have to keep your hands on the wheel as the steering assistance can cease operating rather suddenly.
The Driving Assistant Plus is standard along with Navigation System Professional, BMW Night Vision, Laserlight LED headlights, a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof with LED lighting display and much more.
The gizmo that will excite onlookers the most is the Remote Parking, which allows you to stand outside the car and park it by remote, via the display key, albeit in a straight line only, with just 10 degrees of deviation allowed for obstacles.
In all fairness it’s probably more of a gimmick than a genuinely useful feature, but you may just appreciate it when that fool in the Jag parks too close at the country club.
Back inside, the iDrive command centre now also has touchscreen functionality, while gesture control is enabled for certain functions, such as adjusting volume and accepting or rejecting calls.
Plush-looking Nappa leather seats and Fineline black wood trim, along with a high quality selection of interior materials and inlays, gives the cabin a classy atmosphere, even beyond what you’d expect in a modern BMW.
It just seems strange that the exterior styling is so insipid by comparison, although when you’re at this level in this day and age, something a bit closer to stealth mode may just be the wiser option.
VERDICT
Maybe one day cars will be able to shape-shift and be absolutely everything to everyone with enough money, but until then few cars will offer as much ‘more is more’ factor than BMW’s M760Li. But with all the gravy train trappings at the back, you might hardly ever get to take delight in its supercar-like performance potential.
FACTS
BMW M760Li xDrive
Engine: 6.6-litre, V12 turbopetrol
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Power: 448kW @ 4500-6500rpm
Torque: 800Nm @ 1550-5000rpm
0-100km/h (tested, Gauteng): 3.85 seconds
1/4 mile (tested, Gauteng): 11.91 seconds
Top speed (claimed): 250km/h
Price: R2 719 736
Warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/tested-bmws-m760li-is-one-ludicrous-limo-12033150
A car like the BMW M760Li xDrive comes with so many associated superlatives that it’s hard to know where to begin. To say that it’s luxurious enough to make an oil sheikh blush, yet practically as quick as a supercar, is perhaps a good place to start summing it up, and yet that only begins to describe its Jekkyl and Hyde tendencies.
Yet one of the first things that struck me is just how deceptively light and fleet-footed this big Beemer feels on the road. That’s in stark contrast to an M5, for instance, which impressive as it may be in so many dynamic respects, makes you feel like you’re hauling around a big, temperamental sledgehammer. It is all a cleverly engineered illusion, however, given that the M760Li is over 300kg heavier than the M5, tipping the scales at 2130kg.
With its four-wheel air suspension system, which is fitted as standard along with Active Roll Stabilisation that neutralises roll movements, the M760Li wafts along in supreme comfort. The ride quality is decadently cushy without any of that slightly nauseating floatiness that some air suspended cars impart, and the vehicle is perfectly insulated just short of allowing some of that V12 growl to penetrate the cabin, albeit with some electronic assistance from the speakers.
And yet the bite is far bigger than the bark in the case of BMW’s new 6.6-litre, twin-turbo V12, which gushes out 448kW at 5500rpm and 800Nm from just 1550rpm. Power goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, and the set-up works with clockwork precision to the point where speed build-up can be highly deceptive.
Strapped to our Vbox at Gerotek, the M760Li whooshed to 100km/h in just 3.85 seconds, just short of BMW’s 3.7sec claim, and it covered the quarter mile in 11.91 seconds - making it the quickest BMW we’ve ever tested.
It might be a king of straight roads, and bearing in mind that a limo like this was never designed to tear around race tracks, but its corner-carving ability is actually surprisingly good for a car of its size and weight and when you’re in that mood the damping, along with the steering and drivetrain, can all be individually dialled into Sport mode via the Drive Experience Control. The only detractor is the woolly feeling imparted by the steering.
But the million dollar question is just how much time the average owner is actually going to spend behind said wheel, given how indulgently luxurious it is in the back, and especially if they’ve ticked the Executive Lounge Package option for R54 100, which is really just pocket change at this level.
Hop in the back and you’re pampered by electrically adjustable, individual rear comfort seats, complete with a vitality programme that you can activate via the free-floating control tablet that comes standard with every 7 Series.
And stretching out takes on a whole new meaning when you’re sitting behind an empty front passenger seat, which you can push into the dashboard at the touch of a button, before putting your feet up on the electrically extending footrest.
Life just doesn’t get much better, until you discover the beverages in the (optional) mini-fridge located behind the central armrest, although it does impede on boot space.
You don’t have to order the Lounge Pack to enjoy electrically adjustable comfort seats at the back; these are actually included in the M760Li’s R2.72-million asking price, although the standard car gives you the conventional seating for three and just one full-body massage programme function - versus the eight you get with the Lounge Pack option.
There is also a lavish array of gadgetry upfront, including the semi-autonomous Driving Assistant Plus system, which includes steering assistance at speeds of up to 210km/h . With good enough road markings the car can operate autonomously for fairly long stretches, but you really have to keep your hands on the wheel as the steering assistance can cease operating rather suddenly.
The Driving Assistant Plus is standard along with Navigation System Professional, BMW Night Vision, Laserlight LED headlights, a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof with LED lighting display and much more.
The gizmo that will excite onlookers the most is the Remote Parking, which allows you to stand outside the car and park it by remote, via the display key, albeit in a straight line only, with just 10 degrees of deviation allowed for obstacles.
In all fairness it’s probably more of a gimmick than a genuinely useful feature, but you may just appreciate it when that fool in the Jag parks too close at the country club.
Back inside, the iDrive command centre now also has touchscreen functionality, while gesture control is enabled for certain functions, such as adjusting volume and accepting or rejecting calls.
Plush-looking Nappa leather seats and Fineline black wood trim, along with a high quality selection of interior materials and inlays, gives the cabin a classy atmosphere, even beyond what you’d expect in a modern BMW.
It just seems strange that the exterior styling is so insipid by comparison, although when you’re at this level in this day and age, something a bit closer to stealth mode may just be the wiser option.
VERDICT
Maybe one day cars will be able to shape-shift and be absolutely everything to everyone with enough money, but until then few cars will offer as much ‘more is more’ factor than BMW’s M760Li. But with all the gravy train trappings at the back, you might hardly ever get to take delight in its supercar-like performance potential.
FACTS
BMW M760Li xDrive
Engine: 6.6-litre, V12 turbopetrol
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Power: 448kW @ 4500-6500rpm
Torque: 800Nm @ 1550-5000rpm
0-100km/h (tested, Gauteng): 3.85 seconds
1/4 mile (tested, Gauteng): 11.91 seconds
Top speed (claimed): 250km/h
Price: R2 719 736
Warranty: 2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/tested-bmws-m760li-is-one-ludicrous-limo-12033150
FiestaST
Honorary Master
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Honorary Master
#Drive360 Awards: The very best car of 2017 is...
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
FiestaST
Honorary Master
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HavocXphere
Honorary Master
Got picked up in one of those 760li jobbies for an airport transfer a while back. Model before this though.
I can definitely see the appeal. They're also noticeably quieter inside than other BMWs.
I can definitely see the appeal. They're also noticeably quieter inside than other BMWs.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
5 fastest-accelerating vehicles CAR tested in 2017
At CAR magazine, we take every new vehicle we feature to our test strip to gather data for our in-depth road tests. Sometimes, we see some pretty impressive results. Below we have listed the best 0-100 km/h times we’ve collected over the past 12 months. Yes, these are the fastest-accelerating cars from the pool of 99 vehicles we tested in 2017…
5. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde: 4,15 seconds (claimed 3,9 seconds)
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde The Italian manufacturer’s return to the performance sedan segment was a strong one, even if this particular vehicle caused some conflict in our editorial team. With its Ferrari-derived twin-turbo 2,9-litre V6, the Giulia QV was able to hit 100 km/h from standstill faster than the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S … all without any form of launch control.
4. BMW M760Li xDrive Sports Steptronic: 3,96 seconds (claimed 3,7 seconds)
BMW M760Li This twin-turbo 6,6-litre V12 limousine will fulfil all of your luxury requirements, but it can accelerate faster than most performance sedans as an added bonus. In fact, the M760Li is the fastest M car we’ve tested to date … although we’re sure the soon-to-arrive M5 will grab that crown.
3. Audi RS3 Sedan Quattro S-Tronic: 3,93 seconds (claimed 4,1 seconds)
Audi RS3 Sedan Quattro S-Tronic When the RS3 Sedan dipped below the 4,0-second barrier, the CAR team was speechless. There’s currently nothing below R1 000 000 that can match it for acceleration.
2. Porsche Panamera Turbo PDK: 3,44 seconds (claimed 3,8 seconds)
Porsche Panamera Turbo PDK Yes, another plus-sized sedan. This 404 kW 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8-powered executive sedan has no issues with getting up to speed. With power delivered to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic, there’s not much out there that can keep up with it.
1. Porsche 911 GTS PDK: 3,43 seconds (claimed 3,7 seconds)
Porsche 911 GTS PDK Many consider the 911 the perfect sportscar. While the GTS isn’t quite the flagship, its turbocharged 3,0-litre flat-six (mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission) churns out 331 kW and 550 N.m … and that’s enough to beat even the manufacturer’s claimed time.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-fastest-accelerating-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
At CAR magazine, we take every new vehicle we feature to our test strip to gather data for our in-depth road tests. Sometimes, we see some pretty impressive results. Below we have listed the best 0-100 km/h times we’ve collected over the past 12 months. Yes, these are the fastest-accelerating cars from the pool of 99 vehicles we tested in 2017…
5. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde: 4,15 seconds (claimed 3,9 seconds)
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde The Italian manufacturer’s return to the performance sedan segment was a strong one, even if this particular vehicle caused some conflict in our editorial team. With its Ferrari-derived twin-turbo 2,9-litre V6, the Giulia QV was able to hit 100 km/h from standstill faster than the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S … all without any form of launch control.
4. BMW M760Li xDrive Sports Steptronic: 3,96 seconds (claimed 3,7 seconds)
BMW M760Li This twin-turbo 6,6-litre V12 limousine will fulfil all of your luxury requirements, but it can accelerate faster than most performance sedans as an added bonus. In fact, the M760Li is the fastest M car we’ve tested to date … although we’re sure the soon-to-arrive M5 will grab that crown.
3. Audi RS3 Sedan Quattro S-Tronic: 3,93 seconds (claimed 4,1 seconds)
Audi RS3 Sedan Quattro S-Tronic When the RS3 Sedan dipped below the 4,0-second barrier, the CAR team was speechless. There’s currently nothing below R1 000 000 that can match it for acceleration.
2. Porsche Panamera Turbo PDK: 3,44 seconds (claimed 3,8 seconds)
Porsche Panamera Turbo PDK Yes, another plus-sized sedan. This 404 kW 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8-powered executive sedan has no issues with getting up to speed. With power delivered to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic, there’s not much out there that can keep up with it.
1. Porsche 911 GTS PDK: 3,43 seconds (claimed 3,7 seconds)
Porsche 911 GTS PDK Many consider the 911 the perfect sportscar. While the GTS isn’t quite the flagship, its turbocharged 3,0-litre flat-six (mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission) churns out 331 kW and 550 N.m … and that’s enough to beat even the manufacturer’s claimed time.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-fastest-accelerating-vehicles-car-tested-in-2017/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
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BMW set to axe V12-powered M760Li, says new report
A fresh report citing sources in Munich suggests that BMW will axe its twin-turbo V12 engine in 2019, effectively prematurely ending production of the M760Li xDrive.
According to the “trusted sources” of BMW Blog, the M760Li will be killed off when the 7 Series receives its next facelift, scheduled for 2019.
The reason for the M Performance model’s impending demise? Well, as with the F80-generation M3, it seems BMW’s decision stems from new emissions regulations set to be implemented under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
According to the report, the obligatory addition of a particulate filter to the 6,6-litre V12 (which develops 448 kW and 800 N.m, making for a claimed 3,7-second sprint from standstill to 100 km/h) would cause “performance issues” for the M760Li.
Three versions of the M760Li are currently offered in South Africa: the standard model (R2 801 836), the Excellence variant (for the same price) and the 40 Jahre Edition (R3 187 836).
As part of the BMW Group, Rolls-Royce uses a similar engine, but it remains to be seen what sort of impact this (reported) decision will have on the British automaker.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/bmw-set-to-axe-v12-powered-m760li-says-new-report/
A fresh report citing sources in Munich suggests that BMW will axe its twin-turbo V12 engine in 2019, effectively prematurely ending production of the M760Li xDrive.
According to the “trusted sources” of BMW Blog, the M760Li will be killed off when the 7 Series receives its next facelift, scheduled for 2019.
The reason for the M Performance model’s impending demise? Well, as with the F80-generation M3, it seems BMW’s decision stems from new emissions regulations set to be implemented under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
According to the report, the obligatory addition of a particulate filter to the 6,6-litre V12 (which develops 448 kW and 800 N.m, making for a claimed 3,7-second sprint from standstill to 100 km/h) would cause “performance issues” for the M760Li.
Three versions of the M760Li are currently offered in South Africa: the standard model (R2 801 836), the Excellence variant (for the same price) and the 40 Jahre Edition (R3 187 836).
As part of the BMW Group, Rolls-Royce uses a similar engine, but it remains to be seen what sort of impact this (reported) decision will have on the British automaker.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/bmw-set-to-axe-v12-powered-m760li-says-new-report/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW M760i xDrive vs Ducati Panigale V4 drag race - Carwow
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HavocXphere
Honorary Master
Car vs bike seems a bit silly though.
Given that top end bikes have litre engines...that power to weight ration...always game over for the car regardless of what it is
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Doug DeMuro review
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW M760Li xDrive (2018) Quick Review
Facts & Figures
Price: R2 801 836 (March 2018, no options)
Engine: 6.6-litre, V12 twin-turbo petrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power: 448 kW
Torque: 800 Nm
Fuel consumption: 12.8 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 kph: 3.7 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 250 kph (claimed/limited)
Pricing and Warranty
The M760Li has a base price of R2 801 836 (March 2018), but few cars are likely to arrive without any options. Check out the BMW configurator to virtually build your own and get an idea of accurate cost. However, as we explained earlier, the standard specification of this model is actually very comprehensive, and the price compares favourably with rivals from Mercedes-AMG and Jaguar. The M760Li is backed with a 2-years/unlimited km warranty and comes with a 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
For many wealthy consumers out there, driving or owning the ultimate of any brand or type carries significant appeal. These potential buyers are unlikely to quibble about minor specification issues, or an ever-so-slightly fidgety ride on poor surfaces. Those buyers will be very happy merely knowing they have acquired a car that sets a new benchmark in its segment for performance, luxury and technology. In other words, many of them will be happy buying an M760Li based on its specification sheet alone.
But what about those customers that care about what all those numbers, and all those drivetrain technologies, add up to? Well, every time they leave the confines of the city, venture out to, or stumble across a challenging piece of road, the M760Li will reward them with proof that one can, indeed, have your cake and eat it. These days, however, we suspect there will be very few of those.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m760li-xdrive-2018-quick-review/44819/
Facts & Figures
Price: R2 801 836 (March 2018, no options)
Engine: 6.6-litre, V12 twin-turbo petrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power: 448 kW
Torque: 800 Nm
Fuel consumption: 12.8 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 kph: 3.7 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 250 kph (claimed/limited)
Pricing and Warranty
The M760Li has a base price of R2 801 836 (March 2018), but few cars are likely to arrive without any options. Check out the BMW configurator to virtually build your own and get an idea of accurate cost. However, as we explained earlier, the standard specification of this model is actually very comprehensive, and the price compares favourably with rivals from Mercedes-AMG and Jaguar. The M760Li is backed with a 2-years/unlimited km warranty and comes with a 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
For many wealthy consumers out there, driving or owning the ultimate of any brand or type carries significant appeal. These potential buyers are unlikely to quibble about minor specification issues, or an ever-so-slightly fidgety ride on poor surfaces. Those buyers will be very happy merely knowing they have acquired a car that sets a new benchmark in its segment for performance, luxury and technology. In other words, many of them will be happy buying an M760Li based on its specification sheet alone.
But what about those customers that care about what all those numbers, and all those drivetrain technologies, add up to? Well, every time they leave the confines of the city, venture out to, or stumble across a challenging piece of road, the M760Li will reward them with proof that one can, indeed, have your cake and eat it. These days, however, we suspect there will be very few of those.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/bmw-m760li-xdrive-2018-quick-review/44819/
FatBoySlim
Expert Member
That bland BMW interior is killing me. Almost R3bar and you still get ****tee dials. BMW go learn from Audi on how to build interiors. ( And I drive a BMW for what it's worth )
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Drag Race | BMW M4 Competition Pack vs BMW M760Li - Cars.co.za
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Mercedes-AMG S63 vs BMW M760 - Head-to-Head - Carwow
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Driven | BMW M760Li XDrive
When BMW revealed the M760Li xDrive back in 2016, it was the fastest and most expensive BMW you could buy at the time so it wasn’t anything to ignore at all. Fast forward to 2018 and although the new M5 is quicker, this is one astonishing Bavarian beast.
It is obviously based on the 7 Series saloon, but comes with the added oomph thanks to a massive (but very refined) twin turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine and despite the M at the start of the name, this car isn’t built to be as dynamic as other M Division models, as it is created to be super-fast and super-comfortable.
The V12 powerplant shoved into this limousine packs 600 hp (448 kW) and 800 Nm of torque. Since it features the clever xDrive system, this 2.2 ton saloon can sprint to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (just 0.3 seconds slower than the new M5). Hold your foot flat and you will reach a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Customers can choose to fit the M Driver’s Package, which increases the top speed threshold to 304 km/h.
Most of the time the M760’s all-wheel drive system is rear drive-biased, but when required xDrive will reduce the torque flow to the rear axle and direct it forward. However, at no point will the split be greater than 50/50. BMW claims that three years ago a powertrain this powerful, and therefore this car, wouldn’t have been possible due to the rear axle being unable to cope with such high levels of torque and even in this car it launches in second gear so the 800 Nm of torque doesn’t turn the expensive bits into metal mash.
As you can imagine a car like this is extremely comfortable and that is thanks to the Executive Drive Pro air suspension which comes as standard in the M760Li. Obviously it is capable of astonishing speeds which is why you need to be careful on the open road as it always feels MUCH slower than what you are actually travelling at.
Driving the V12 twin turbo rocket is an experience on it’s own. Pop it into comfort mode and you are cruising on a cloud. Light up the dash in red after pushing Sport mode and you will make a mockery of most cars on the road today. The way she gets off the line is something to experience and the reaction you see in the video below pretty much sums up the potent package that is the M760Li.
With a base price of R2,828,411 you would expect the standard spec to be more than enough and you would be right but adding options like the R137k Individual colour option can hike this base price very quickly. As mentioned the standard spec is more than what anyone can use and you are surrounded by the highest quality materials fitting of a flagship from a brand like BMW.
To wrap it up, the M badge sits well on the big 7 Series, turning it into a fast, fun saloon but without harming the car’s luxury credentials. Its handling abilities will surprise you given the sheer weight of the package but at the end of the day it is still a luxury car, and it executes its job to perfection.
Fun fact: Apparently South Africa is the biggest market in the world for the M760Li xDrive.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/09/driven-bmw-m760li-xdrive.html
When BMW revealed the M760Li xDrive back in 2016, it was the fastest and most expensive BMW you could buy at the time so it wasn’t anything to ignore at all. Fast forward to 2018 and although the new M5 is quicker, this is one astonishing Bavarian beast.
It is obviously based on the 7 Series saloon, but comes with the added oomph thanks to a massive (but very refined) twin turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine and despite the M at the start of the name, this car isn’t built to be as dynamic as other M Division models, as it is created to be super-fast and super-comfortable.
The V12 powerplant shoved into this limousine packs 600 hp (448 kW) and 800 Nm of torque. Since it features the clever xDrive system, this 2.2 ton saloon can sprint to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (just 0.3 seconds slower than the new M5). Hold your foot flat and you will reach a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Customers can choose to fit the M Driver’s Package, which increases the top speed threshold to 304 km/h.
Most of the time the M760’s all-wheel drive system is rear drive-biased, but when required xDrive will reduce the torque flow to the rear axle and direct it forward. However, at no point will the split be greater than 50/50. BMW claims that three years ago a powertrain this powerful, and therefore this car, wouldn’t have been possible due to the rear axle being unable to cope with such high levels of torque and even in this car it launches in second gear so the 800 Nm of torque doesn’t turn the expensive bits into metal mash.
As you can imagine a car like this is extremely comfortable and that is thanks to the Executive Drive Pro air suspension which comes as standard in the M760Li. Obviously it is capable of astonishing speeds which is why you need to be careful on the open road as it always feels MUCH slower than what you are actually travelling at.
Driving the V12 twin turbo rocket is an experience on it’s own. Pop it into comfort mode and you are cruising on a cloud. Light up the dash in red after pushing Sport mode and you will make a mockery of most cars on the road today. The way she gets off the line is something to experience and the reaction you see in the video below pretty much sums up the potent package that is the M760Li.
With a base price of R2,828,411 you would expect the standard spec to be more than enough and you would be right but adding options like the R137k Individual colour option can hike this base price very quickly. As mentioned the standard spec is more than what anyone can use and you are surrounded by the highest quality materials fitting of a flagship from a brand like BMW.
To wrap it up, the M badge sits well on the big 7 Series, turning it into a fast, fun saloon but without harming the car’s luxury credentials. Its handling abilities will surprise you given the sheer weight of the package but at the end of the day it is still a luxury car, and it executes its job to perfection.
Fun fact: Apparently South Africa is the biggest market in the world for the M760Li xDrive.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/09/driven-bmw-m760li-xdrive.html