BMW 760li is the undisputed leader

The BMW 760li is the undisputed leader among the representatives of the German automotive industry, serially producing 12-cylinder engines. It is necessary to understand why the BMW has four more cylinders, because all the others do with 8-cylinder engines. And more gas is spent. But it turns out that less is not always more economical!

For the first time the engine with twelve cylinders appeared in the distant 1987 at the BMW 750i. Then it was a "bomb" - a working volume of five liters with a capacity of 300 hp. The maximum speed was 250 km / h. He left all the competitors far behind. Therefore, BMW (7 series) is rightfully considered the founder of the era of twelve-cylinder engines on passenger cars. Only in 1989 appeared a competitor - Mercedes Benz S600, and the idea was further developed. Decent followers of the twelve-cylinder engines were the new Rolls-Royce and Maybach - the ancestors of the "exclusive" class.

Over time, Bayerische Motoren Werke has become ripe for the introduction of a more powerful engine into mass production. The design of the eight-cylinder engine required a lot of time and high costs. It was decided to use the original block in the performance of "two to six." That is why the first twelve-cylinder engine was unified with the newest then 2.5-liter "sixes."

Previously, the difference between the eight and twelve cylinders in the BMW was insignificant. Now the situation has changed. The new BMW 7 series has a power gap of 110 horsepower, and at a price of thirty-nine and a half thousand euros. For example: the price of the BMW 760i is one hundred and forty-two thousand euros, and the BMW 760 li extended by 140 mm is 164500 euros.

Individual performance is estimated at 190 thousand in European currency. There is an opinion that the seventh series did not have enough of these very twelve cylinders. It seems that the driving qualities are not up to par. But this opinion is fundamentally wrong. "Additional" 110 hp And 150 Nm of torque, of course, quite noticeable, but blaming the cars of the concern Bayerische Motoren Werke in "lethargic" - a crime.

Twelve-cylinder engine was able to provide the brand level of driving the BMW 760li. Ideally supplements 12 cylinders with a six-speed hydromechanical gearbox.

The Bavarian can accelerate as an aircraft, while ensuring a phenomenal smoothness of the course. For the first time in a standard BMW, a direct injection of gasoline is used, which allows to reduce the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere and significantly improve the economy of the engine. The fuel consumption of the BMW 760li is 23-26 liters per hundred kilometers when driving in the city, on the road with fast driving - 12-15 liters.

Long-base "seven" provides rear passengers a lot of space. On the rear seats, the car has a function of adjusting the seats, heating, ventilation and massage. In addition, there is a personal I-drive controller with an additional display, a small refrigerator and air conditioner. The salon is equipped with 5.1 sound system.

Summarizing the above, it is worth noting that the main feature of the BMW 760li is that it provides the perfect duo of the latest technology and convenience. It is a machine for very wealthy people, able to pay for the pleasure of a high price. However, this price is justified.