Sunday 15 May 2011

BMW 7 Series

I saw more than >50 of those BMW 7-Series sedan today ... 730Li, 740Li, 750Li. The newer 7 series (2012) has a very nice design.I like the side and rear view. The signature kidney shaped grille is exceptionally large. The sides of the 'trafficators' have a nice metal plate surrounding it. The 'Li' models are long wheel base. I didn't see any 760Li models though. The 760Li is just overpowered, with a 6 liter V12 engine, 537 hp, 750 N·m of torque WOW... :O 4.4 liter to 6 liter... No wonder the price difference between a 750Li and & 760Li.
It's amazing to see so many 7 Series vehicles in a day, especially in the Orchard Rod area. Every corner you turn to, you would bound to see at least 1 (7 Series).
Rarely seen is the BMW 5-series Gran Turismo. The rear looks a little strange, like a Toyota Prius .
The BMW 6 series 2-door convertible / coupé is also very nice in design.
Quick fact: Anyone who can afford a BMW in Singapore (even a 120i S$178,800) can afford a 760Li in USA (US$140,000) In Singapore COE is really high and there are really high taxes on cars. Not good news for car enthusiasts.

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