The BMW G11 is the factory index for the sixth-generation bodywork of the 7th BMW Series since 2015. The presentation of the car took place on June 10, 2015 in Munich [1] . Compared with its predecessor, the sedan grew in size, but lost weight due to the use of composite materials in the manufacture of the body. The iDrive system has got a touch screen capable of recognizing gestures. One of the unique features of the car is the automatic parking system, with which BMW is able to enter the garage without driver assistance. As additional options declared laser headlights, panoramic roof, as well as a climate system with the possibility of ionization and aromatization of air. The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series is the first production car built on the CLAR modular platform (classical architecture, or cluster architecture) [2] .
| BMW G11 | |
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| general information | |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Years of production | 2015 - present |
| Assembly |
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| Class | executive class |
| Other designations | BMW 7 |
| Design | |
| Body type | 4-dv. sedan (4-seater) |
| Layout | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive front-wheel, rear-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 4, 4 × 2 |
| Engine | |
Petrol: | |
| Transmission | |
| 8 steps Automatic transmission | |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 5098-5238 mm |
| Width | 1902 mm |
| Height | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070-3210 mm |
| On the market | |
| Related | BMW G15 |
| Similar models | Lexus LS , Audi A8 , Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Segment | F segment |
Notes
- ↑ Premiere of the new BMW 7 Series Archived June 12, 2015.
- ↑ BMW 7 Series Sedan Transformed