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2010 BMW 7 Series 740d Official Details

After back in April German manufacturer BMW surprised us all with the covert release of the 760i and 760Li, today they got back to the 7 Series to preview the future 740d, as well as to let us now what the novelties on the 7 series will be this year. Set to be introduced this fall, the 740d will bring a brand new straight-six diesel engine, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology.

The 740d will bring the number of diesel offered with the 7 Series to two. The new unit, which makes its debut on the 740d is made entirely of aluminum and develops no less than 306 hp and 600 Nm of torque. The TwinPower Turbo operates at an injection pressure of up to 2,000 bar.

The charging system of the new engine made up of two turbochargers of various size, operating either individually or together depending on the driver’s power and performance requirements. High-pressure fuel injection ensures precise dosage of fuel, optimizing both the car’s efficiency and the emissions coming from the engine.

The BMW 740d accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and tops at an electronically limited speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption for the stands at 6.9l/100 km the EU test cycle (40.9 mpg) while the CO2 emission rating stands at 181 grams per kilometer.

For the first time in the 7 Series, the 2010 model year will benefit from BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. For all the models of the series, the German manufacturer will offer, also starting this fall, the M Sports Package.

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