Bmw 760li Special Edition

The flagship BMW 7-series sold in the UK is fitted with the outstanding 3.0-litre diesel engine. The special edition 760Li is the peak of the firm’s expertise and a display of what happens when the engineers are given a relative free hand. There’s history too, BMW is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its flagship V12 model. Under the bonnet it has a 5.0-litre TwinPower V12 petrol engine with the kind of numbers that can make a supercar feel red. The maximum output of 537bhp arrives at 5250rpm but its 553lb ft kicks in at 1500rpm.

The 760Li was facelifted earlier this year which made it different from other long wheelbase 7-series models in the BMW range. It also looks different to the V12 badging on the wings and heavily angled tailpipes at the rear. The 760Li needs to be brushed lightly to deliver massive amount of torque. Even at low revs, the 760Li can reach licence losing speed, and it was proved by a little sprint on the derestricted autobahn. BMW drives calmly and smoothly as the engine is silent at both high and slow throttle openings. The V12 has 89mm piston bores and an 80mm stroke which gives it a ration between the two dimensions of 0.9 which is ideal.

The 60-degree bank angle makes sure that the vibration is kept very low. Don’t let go of the throttle and the turbocharged 5.0-litre shows its class and pedigree. BMW 760Li gives one of the most involving drives in its niche thanks to the Dynamic Damper Control, self-levelling rear suspension ,Driving Experience Control, Dynamic Drive roll stabilisation, along with Integral Active Steering,. But this car is not to go at top speeds it’s rather to sit in and relax and enjoy the comfortable ride, and like every other 7-series model in the range it still has a firm ride.

There is not much to be critical of in the new 760Li except the firm ride and the new facelift which wouldn’t go well with everyone. The V12 performs amazingly and it is a master piece of refinement and engineering. The interior is ultra luxurious and modern. The fuel costs for this will be as high as the cost of the car and one can go for a 730Ld; a car that gives as much fun but at less cost to the flagship. It comes mated with a eight-speed automatic gearbox. BMW 760 Li SE 25th anniversary edition will cost £101,805 and exclusivity will be guaranteed. The top speed is limited to 155mph and 0-62mph time of 4.6sec. It gives 21.1mpg and the CO2 emissions stand at 303g/km.