Everything We Know About BMW's Upcoming 7 Series - The Cheat Sheet
BMW’s largest sedan, the 7 Series, has been on sale since 2008, and while it’s managed to hold off competitors like the Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, and Lexus LS, the Mercedes S-Class continues to dominate the segment. BMW isn’t OK with that, and it thinks its next-generation 7 Series has the answer to sales success. Perhaps the biggest news is that, like in the i8, BMW is using carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in combination with steel and aluminum to make the chassis of the new 7 Series both stronger and lighter than before. Chassis technology has been advancing rapidly lately, but BMW’s use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in the chassis is one of the biggest leaps forward in a very long time. While most owners won’t notice their state-of-the-art chassis construction, they will notice the state-of-the-art technologies that the 7 Series offers. Additionally, iDrive now works with gesture-based controls as well, allowing drivers to give commands without actually touching buttons or using voice control. A flagship luxury sedan has to have a luxurious ride, and BMW claims that the new 7 Series is not only incredibly comfortable but surprisingly sporty as well. Source: www.cheatsheet.com
