After 4 generations (E23, E32, E38, E65/E66) of the flagship sedans, BMW took an unusual naming convention for this ultimate cruiser, codename F01 for short wheel-base and F02 for long wheel-base platform. Gone are the all too familiar Bangle Butt, though I still like the face lifted E66 750Li very much, especially when dressed up as the supercharged Alpina B7.
Under the hood, the V8 twin-turbo direct injection power plant makes this heavyweight drives like a sport sedan, with remarkably improved handling/agility for the ultimate driving dynamics. Most agreed that this is the best 7 thus far, offering a perfect combination of efficiency and dynamics, luxury and innovation, rivaled only by…..well……BMW itself (sorry folks...I’m a die-hard Bimmerholic).
Kyosho has done a marvelous job in attention to details, including fit and finish of parts. Finished in Imperial Blue Metallic, the paintjob is superb, typical of painting performed in a dust-free booth with no overspray. This replica is a dealer promotional model, with BMW part number 80 43 0 445 172.
Under the hood, the V8 twin-turbo direct injection power plant makes this heavyweight drives like a sport sedan, with remarkably improved handling/agility for the ultimate driving dynamics. Most agreed that this is the best 7 thus far, offering a perfect combination of efficiency and dynamics, luxury and innovation, rivaled only by…..well……BMW itself (sorry folks...I’m a die-hard Bimmerholic).
Kyosho has done a marvelous job in attention to details, including fit and finish of parts. Finished in Imperial Blue Metallic, the paintjob is superb, typical of painting performed in a dust-free booth with no overspray. This replica is a dealer promotional model, with BMW part number 80 43 0 445 172.
Specs:
- 4.4L, 32-valve, Twin-Turbo V-8, 6-Speed Automatic, 4WS Optional
- 400 horsepower, 450 lb-ft torque
- 4.4L, 32-valve, Twin-Turbo V-8, 6-Speed Automatic, 4WS Optional
- 400 horsepower, 450 lb-ft torque
- 0-60 mph in ~ 5.2 secs
- Top Speed: 150mph (electronically limited)
