BMW 7 Series 7 Series ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012)
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BMW - 7 Series ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012)

Details-
BrandBMW
Model7 Series
Generation7 Series ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012)
ModificationActiveHybrid 7 (354 Hp) Steptronic
Start Of ProductionJuly, 2012
End Of ProductionJune, 2015

Performance

The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan that accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. Its drag coefficient is 0.28, making it a sleek and aerodynamic vehicle.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph5.7 sec
Max Speed250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.28

Body & Dimensions

The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 4 doors. It measures 5079mm in length, 1902mm in width, and 1471mm in height. With a wheelbase of 3070mm, it has a turning circle of 12.2m and a ground clearance of 152mm.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length5079 mm 199.96 in.
Width1902 mm 74.88 in.
Width Including Mirrors2142 mm 84.33 in.
Height1471 mm 57.91 in.
Wheelbase3070 mm 120.87 in.
Front Track1611 mm 63.43 in.
Rear Track1650 mm 64.96 in.
Front Overhang866 mm 34.09 in.
Rear Overhang1143 mm 45 in.
Min Turning Circle12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance152 mm 5.98 in.

Fuel Consumption

The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan that boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with a combined economy of 6.8 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. Powered by a petrol engine, it meets the Euro 5 emission standard.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel Consumption Urban Economy Nedc6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg 47.08 UK mpg 16.67 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban Economy Nedc7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg 13.89 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined Economy Nedc6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg 41.54 UK mpg 14.71 km/l
Co2 Emissions Nedc158 g/km
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Emission StandardEuro 5

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a 7 Series model with a FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) powertrain architecture. The engine is a 6-cylinder, inline, front longitudinal N55B30A engine with a displacement of 2979 cm3 (181.79 cu. in.) and a compression ratio of 10.2. It has a direct injection fuel system and a twin-power turbo, intercooler engine aspiration. The engine produces 320 Hp @ 5800 rpm and 450 Nm @ 1300-4500 rpm. The car has an 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic gearbox and a rear wheel drive drivetrain. The engine and electric motor drive the rear wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and independent multi-link suspension, air suspension rear suspension. The system power is 354 Hp @ 5800-6000 rpm and the system torque is 500 Nm @ 1300-4500 rpm. The car also has a start & stop system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureFHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Power320 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre107.4 Hp/l
Torque450 Nm @ 1300-4500 rpm. 331.9 lb.-ft. @ 1300-4500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeN55B30A
Engine Displacement2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke89.6 mm 3.53 in.
Compression Ratio10.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injection
Engine AspirationTwin-power turbo, Intercooler
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-04 0W-30, 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-01 FE
Coolant10.4 l 10.99 US qt | 9.15 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the rear wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension, Air suspension
System Power354 Hp @ 5800-6000 rpm.
System Torque500 Nm @ 1300-4500 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 1300-4500 rpm.
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System

Brakes

The BMW 7 Series features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, assisted by an Anti-lock braking system. It has an electric power steering system and 245/50 R18 tires mounted on 8J x 18 wheel rims. This luxury sedan is designed for comfort and performance.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tires Size245/50 R18
Wheel Rims Size8J x 18

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

The 7 Series is a hybrid electric vehicle with a lithium-ion battery pack located inside the trunk, providing an all-electric range of 4 km. It features an electric motor with 55 Hp and 210 Nm of torque, located between the combustion engine and transmission. The vehicle has a maximum electric speed of 60 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Gross Battery Capacity0.4 kWh
Battery TechnologyLithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery LocationInside the trunk
Max Speed Electric60 km/h 37.28 mph
Electric Motor Power55 Hp
Electric Motor Torque210 Nm 154.89 lb.-ft.
Electric Motor LocationBetween the combustion engine and the transmission
All Electric Range Nedc4 km 2.49 mi

Weight & Capacity

The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan with a kerb weight of 2045 kg and a maximum weight of 2575 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 360 liters. It can carry a maximum load of 530 kg and has a maximum roof load of 100 kg.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio5.8 kg/Hp, 173.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio4.1 kg/Nm, 244.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight2045 kg 4508.45 lbs.
Max Weight2575 kg 5676.9 lbs.
Max Load530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum360 l 12.71 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max Roof Load100 kg 220.46 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for BMW - 7 Series ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012)

The length of the BMW 7 Series is 5079mm (199.96 in.).

The BMW 7 Series has 5 seats.

The ground clearance of the BMW 7 Series is 152mm (5.98 in.).

The BMW 7 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The top speed of the BMW 7 Series is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

The drag coefficient of the BMW 7 Series is 0.28.

Petrol (Gasoline)

6.8 l/100 km

Euro 5

The powertrain architecture of the car is FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

The engine displacement of the car is 2979 cm3 (181.79 cu. in.)

The car has a rear wheel drive drivetrain.

The BMW 7 Series has ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes.

The BMW 7 Series has an electric power steering system.

The BMW 7 Series has 245/50 R18 tires.

0.4 kWh

Between the combustion engine and transmission

60 km/h (37.28 mph)

The weight-to-power ratio is 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.1 Hp/tonne.

The weight-to-torque ratio is 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.5 Nm/tonne.

The maximum roof load is 100 kg or 220.46 lbs.