2009 7 Series revealed

Seconded on the interior. Looks fantastic. Exterior not sure yet. Likely will grow on me, as did the 1. First view of the 1 didn’t do much for me, of course now I’m in love with it.

How much larger/smaller is the new 7-series compared to what’s out now? I assume interior space has grown (as if it’s not ginormous enough). But curious if the length, width, etc has changed much?

“At 199.7 inches in length and 58.2 inches in height, it is 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inch lower than its predecessor. Its 74.9-inch width, meanwhile, is the same.

The biggest increase is reserved for the wheelbase, which at 121.0 inches has been bumped up by a considerable 3.3 inches. This has served to shorten the overhangs, most notably at the rear. The long-wheelbase Li model adds a further 5.5 inches to that figure, taking the wheelbase up to 126.5 inches. At the same time, the front and rear tracks have been taken out by 1.5 inches and 2.2 inches respectively at 63.4 inches and 65.0 inches.

To keep weight in check, the new 7 Series gets plenty of aluminum, which is used for the hood, roof, doors and fenders. Still, at 4,288 pounds, the 750i bound for North America is 77 pounds heavier than before. The body itself is claimed to be significantly stiffer than before with extensive use of high-strength steel within the inner structure.”

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^^I meant to say the X6 is good for 60mph in 4.8seconds. I expect the 7er to do a little better.