The 2019 BMW 7 Series has been revealed, and behind that enormous grille lie many new developments for the model in terms of driving dynamics, with the aim of making this generation “the ultimate vehicle for luxurious driving pleasure”.
As many would expect, the 2019 model continues the trend of being larger than its predecessor, being 22mm longer. This makes the long-wheelbase version, with a further 14cm again, some 3,210mm long. However, the potential weight penalty of the extra size has been tempered through some clever materials engineering..
The body structure comprises a material mix of high-strength steels, aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). These materials have been combined in the passenger cell of the vehicle – to create what BMW describes as the ‘Carbon Core’ – which the company’s engineers say makes a major contribution not only to safety levels, but also to handling capabilities.
So what else in the car’s setup will benefit handling? Well, all models, from the entry-level six-cylinder petrol and diesel models, to the new plug-in hybrid drive variant, to the 6.6-liter 585hp V12 M760Li xDrive flagship, feature an improved version of the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system.
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