www.womanthismonth.com April 2017 showcase 67 The BMW M760Li xDrive 7 Series may be a bit of a mouthful to say but that certainly doesn’t detract from its capability, power or refinement. What’s more, it boasts a plethora of driving assistance systems and better aerodynamics. The M badge gives the 7 Series a new look, but, thankfully, without harming its luxury credentials or changing too much of what fans know and love. The new model debuts the new M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder petrol engine. It develops an output of 610bhp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 800Nm. The sleek 7 Series makes the dash from 0 to 100kmph in just 3.7 seconds on the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph. Power transfer is via the state-of-the-art eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard. The M Performance-specific tuning of the shift programmes, delivering sportier gear changes and more instantaneous downshifts throughout the rev range, has been specially adapted to the characteristics of the engine. Further, the Executive Drive Pro suspension system provides unbeatable ride comfort, the company says. Active roll stabilisation minimises body movements and the system teams up with performance tyres, fitted to exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in matt Cerium Grey metallic, to give the new BMW M760Li xDrive the best driving dynamics in its class. The new model is fitted with the same This new flagship model made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show to much acclaim. EURO MOTORS REVAMPED FOR SUCCESS! extensive package of innovative driver assistance systems as all variants of the 7 Series range. The Driving Assistant Plus system includes the steering and lane control assistant, lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, rear collision prevention and crossing traffic warning functions. The traffic jam assistant – which involves semi-automated driving – can be used on any type of road, and the active cruise control with stop and go function now only requires drivers to press a button to incorporate speed restrictions detected by the speed limit info function. The new generation of the surround view system now includes a 3D View and panorama view option in the control display, which makes parking this model easier than ever. As in all variants of the BMW 7 Series, the monitor of the iDrive operating system in the new model comes in touch display form, which means drivers will be able to navigate around the system in the same way as with modern electronic devices. In addition to using the controller to operate the system in the familiar style, its functions can also be selected and activated by touching the screen’s surface. The gesture control system revolves around hand movements – that are detected by a 3D sensor – and it can be used to control infotainment functions in an extremely intuitive and user-friendly fashion. The gestures can be used for a number of functions, including controlling the volume in audio applications and accepting or rejecting incoming telephone calls. There is also the option of pairing a specific gesture with an individual choice of function. Also joining the fray is a new smartphone holder integrated into the centre console, which enables wireless, inductive charging for mobile phones for the first time in a car. Euro Motors is the Kingdom’s BMW dealer. Call 17 750-750.
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