BMW recently celebrated the 25 years of V12 engines in its 7-Series sedan and releasing a special 25 Years Anniversary Edition - but the Germany automaker is considering giving its V12 powerplant the axe on its sixth-generation 7-Series sedan.

“The V12 is just the ultimate 7 Series in a certain way, and there will all the time be a particular customer base specifically wanting the prestige and the heritage of the car," speaking with Car Advice, BMW Australia product and pricing manager Christoph Priemel.

Currently, the 760Li is the only model in the BMW 7-Series line that sports a V12, which is a 4.4 liter TwinPower Turbo V8 has been updated with Valvetronic, output rising to 445 hp and torque to 480 lb-ft.

“We'll just see… [The S-Class is the] main competitor in our segment and we will see what they do. We are confident with our current product. We definitely have a very, very strong competitor.”

[Source: Car Advice]

The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will get better fuel economy than its predecessor, again set new benchmarks in its class for performance, luxury, efficiency and safety.

Replacing the V8 engine with a new hybrid turbocharged inline-six the ActiveHybrid 7 gets 14 percent better fuel economy than the new BMW 740Li. The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 powertrain puts out 348 hp and 367 pound-feet of torque, can scoot from 0-to-60 mile per hour acceleration time of 5.5 seconds.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 can also go as fast as 37 miles per hour in all-electric mode and new model can also go up to 2.5 miles in EV model. EPA rating of 22-mpg city and 30-mpg highway.

The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 available only in long-wheelbase form, with pricing starts at $84,895.

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BMW has just released pricing details the 2013 BMW 7-Series in the United States. For 2013, the BMW 7-Series receives slightly modified versions with minor interior and exterior styling tweaks.

The 2013 BMW 7-Series have prices range from $74,195 for the base BMW 740i model (the price includes an $895 destination charge); the long-wheelbase BMW 740Li rises $1800 to $78,195. Next in the catalog is 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 L starts at $84,895 with 4.4-liter V-8 (465hp with the electric motor), smaller but more potent powertrain and a peak torque of 500Nm (369 lb-ft).

To accompany the 2013 BMW 7-Series, the BMW 750i starts at $87,195 with a tweaked 4.4-liter turbo V8 producing 444-horsepower add $3000 to that figure for xDrive, while the BMW 750Li xDrive long wheelbase variant is priced at $93,895. The range-topping the 535-horsepower 760Li will cost $140,200 before options, including shipping.

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Beyond the standard 2013 BMW 7-Series range lies the higher-performance Alpina B7 models, that are sold in the States through BMW stores benefit. Buyers can choose among four models the higher-performance Alpina B7, which will start at $128,495; adding xDrive AWD the starting price to $131,495; the long-wheelbase B7 requires $132,395; the Alpina B7 LWB with xDrive begins at $135,395.

All models for the 2013 BMW 7-Series get a new eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission; brake energy regeneration; auto stop-start; ECO PRO transmission mode to help reduce fuel consumption. The BMW 7-Series also features a new grille, front fascia, optional LED headlights, full-digital dashboard with customizable gauges.

The new 2013 BMW 7-Series arrives in U.S. showrooms in late summer 2012,except for the revised ActiveHybrid 7 will arrive this fall. All prices listed include the $895 destination fee. Check out our original post on the 2013 BMW 7-Series.

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The 2013 BMW 7-Series has received a number of important updates, which include a new standard eight-speed automatic transmission; a revised exterior among the enhancements; powertrain upgrades; a completely new powertrain for the ActiveHybrid 7 and exterior updates.

Starting with the exterior, the 2013 BMW 7-Series receives full LED headlights, more angular front grille & a new front bumper, new front bumper fascia design with chrome strips.

Inside the 2013 BMW 7-Series receives plenty of tech but very little has changed. With changes including freeing up cabin space, several new color, ambient lighting, more comfortable front seats. The 2013 BMW 7-Series enhanced with a newly redesigned iDrive system and two 9.2-inch screens. There's also new mirrors to further reduce wind noise; enhanced voice recognition system; Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system with 16 speakers and a dictation function to compose text messages.

All models get a new eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and auto stop-start, which was previously only available for the V-12 and hybrid models. The 2013 BMW 7-Series also features regenerative braking and an ECO PRO driving mode which helps to conserve fuel.



The 740i and 740Li models features BMW's latest 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder, 315 hp and 330 lb-ft. BMW says official EPA fuel-economy estimates aren't yet available, but promises that the motor will be more fuel efficient that its predecessor.

The 2013 BMW 7-Series has upgrades powertrain on the 750i and 750Li. The 4.4 liter TwinPower Turbo V8 has been updated with Valvetronic, output rising to 445 hp and torque to 480 lb-ft.

BMW said the ActiveHybrid 7 also gets a completely new powertrain this year. Which the outgoing model's 408HP 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 is replaced by the 740i 315 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder which produces 320 HP (235 kW / 315 bhp). Power and torque have dropped considerably, but the system will improve efficiency by 14% over a six-cylinder BMW 740i.

The EPA has yet to release official fuel economy ratings for the 2013 BMW 7-Series and is expected to hit showrooms later this summer.

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