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BMW i7 M70 Revealed with 485 kW
BMW i7 M70 Revealed with 485 kW-January 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:24

BMW is presenting its new i7 M70 at Auto Shangai this week with a total power output of 485 kW! See the details below!

The all-new BMW 7 Series and the all-electric i7 xDrive60 arrived in South Africa this year but a more potent i7 M70 has now been revealed at Auto Shanghai in China boasting 485 kW and 1 100 Nm of tar-twisting torque!

With the most powerful rear axle electric motor in BMW’s arsenal now pumping out 360 kW and combining with a 190 kW front-axle electric motor, the i7 M70 delivers all-wheel drive capability and rockets from zero to 100 kph in about 3.5 seconds!

The electric powertrain also includes a high-capacity 105.7 kWh battery pack which results in an estimated driving range of 475 km. Using a 195 kW DC fast charger, the i7 M70 can charge from 10% to 80% in about 34 minutes. 11 kW AC charging can also be used to charge the i70 M70 using a home charger.

BMW i7 M70 rearPower and comfort merge in the new i7 M70.

Ride comfort comes courtesy of a 2-axle air suspension with automatic self-levelling, electronically controlled dampers, integral active steering and active roll stabilisation, all of which ensure the smoothest ride possible on its standard 21-inch light alloy wheels.

The interior architecture follows on from what we’re now familiar with in the existing BMW i7 but the i7 M70 features the German firm’s iDrive 8.5 operating system which boasts a reworked menu layout as well as a new QuickSelect function which intends to improve speed and usability.

The new BMW i7 M70 will be manufactured at BMW’s Dingolfing facility in China with its worldwide rollout expected sometime in the second quarter of 2023. At the time of writing, a South African introduction of the BMW i7 M70 has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned!

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