jmp470

While doing some preliminary research on Hybrids I've discovered that BMW plans on releasing a 7 series hybrid. Does anyone have further information on this topic?? This would make an incredible compromise to mother earth.. Also, with current Hybrids, you get a tax write off, better gas mileage, etc?

Thanks in advance!!

ImolaRedM

really? Hydrogen hybrid or the steam hybrid?

m630

...article w/interview of BMW Chairman Helmut Panke...he said that the 7Series will get a gasoline-hydrogen hybird option within 18months... http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/13/news...tune/index.htm

jmp470

Hey thanks for the post... I love the 545 for distance driving but I want a hybrid for daily commuting. On Easter I put 500 miles on my baby, it now has almost 18,000. I love it.. Sure it has small problems, but I wouldn?t change it for another.. Well maybe a 550?.

cwohughes

7-Series Hybrid

In other news, you might be able to buy your new 7-Series in hybrid form, which BMW says is 15 percent more efficient than the straight gas version. Enter the BMW Concept 7-Series ActiveHybrid. Fifteen percent isn?t a radical jump, of course, but that?s because there?s still a twin-turbocharged V8 under the hood. This one simply has an electric drive motor in addition. If you weren?t aware, the V8 in the 7-Series already churns out 407 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid tacks an additional 20 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque on top.



Unique visual cues include an aluminum accent band mounted low on the front fascia, which directs air flow for optimum aerodynamics. The fog lights are actually LEDs, and the car has bespoke 20-inch wheels in body color. Predictably, there?s no word on if this car will make it to America and when, and certainly nothing on what it will cost if it does.


http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/LA2...mentid=13571366