The 7-series has traditionally been the BMW
for those who can barely recall their stick-shift, tail-sliding days. Available
in a choice of long or really long wheelbases, with up to 12 twin-turbocharged
cylinders, and with rear- or four-wheel drive, the 7 is a four-door limo
blessed with comfort, speed, and a suitably aloof demeanor.
The sixth-generation of the BMW 7
Series sedan is primarily made for affluent clients with high standards of
luxury, so it was a bit of a surprise to learn we’d be getting our first taste
at a private racetrack called Monticello. The four-door is lighter for 2016 — 286
pounds lighter thanks to a blend of carbon fiber, aluminum, and high-strength
steel but the 7 Series is still a big fella, and a high-speed track is no place
to hide your flaws.
Highs
- Luscious interior looks (and feels) like a first-class airline cabin
- Bountiful new technology including world’s first gesture control in a production car
- Less weight and improved driving dynamics from 2015
- Semi-autonomous capabilities
- One hell of a status symbol
Driving
a company flagship is always interesting because there’s no holding back. The
brand, like its customers, spares no expense to offer the ultimate experience
in luxury, performance, and style, and BMW has done so here.
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