BMW F01

Infobox Automobile platform
name=BMW F01


manufacturer=BMW
production=2009–
predecessor=BMW E65
successor=
related=
class=Full-size luxury car
similar=Audi A8
Infiniti Q45
Lexus LS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Volkswagen Phaeton
vehicles=BMW 7 SeriesInfobox Automobile platform
name=BMW F02


manufacturer=BMW
production=2009–
predecessor=BMW E66
successor=
related=
class=Full-size luxury car
similar=Audi A8
Infiniti Q45
Lexus LS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Volkswagen Phaeton
vehicles=BMW 7 SeriesInfobox Automobile generation
name=F01/F02
production=2008-present|
wheelbase=3070mm (SWB)
3210mm (LWB)
length=5072mm (SWB)
5212mm (LWB)
layout=
width=1902mm
height=1479mm (SWB)
1478mm (LWB)
fuel_economy=
body_style=
engine=4.4L 407 hpV8
3.0L 326 hp I6
3.0L 245hp turbodiesel I6
fuel_capacity=
transmission=6-speed automatic
speed=

The BMW F01 is an automobile platform expected to go into production in September 2008, for the 2009 model year, as a replacement for the current 7 Series (BMW E65/E66) platform. The long wheelbase, codenamed BMW F02, will be longer by convert|14|cm|in|1|abbr=on compared to the BMW F01.

Design

http://www.bmw.ro/ro/ro/newvehicles/7series/sedan/2008/allfacts/downloads/_shared/img/BMW_7series_sedan_02.jpgStyling-wise, the new 7-Series follows the Chris Bangle law of revolution followed by evolution design life cycles. For the 7-Series, the previous E65 / E66 model marked a revolution in the 7-Series design, so this new F01 model must naturally be an evolution. The front end is quite clearly inspired by the BMW CS Concept, from the large nostrils to the headlamps which actually have a similar internal configuration of individual lamps and “eyebrow” but differing slightly in shape.cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/05/new-bmw-7-series-f01-specifications-and-photos/ |title=New BMW 7-Series F01 Specifications and Photos |accessmonthday=July 5 |accessyear=2008 |author=Paul Tan |date=July 5, 2008 |work=Paul Tan's Automotive News ]

Engines

Only the European offerings have been announced at this point.cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/05/new-bmw-7-series-f01-specifications-and-photos/ |title=New BMW 7-Series F01 Specifications and Photos |accessmonthday=July 5 |accessyear=2008 |author=Paul Tan |date=July 5, 2008 |work=Paul Tan's Automotive News ]

cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/05/new-bmw-7-series-f01-specifications-and-photos/ |title=New BMW 7-Series F01 Specifications and Photos |accessmonthday=July 5 |accessyear=2008 |author=Paul Tan |date=July 5, 2008 |work=Paul Tan's Automotive News ]

The flagship 760Li with a V12 engine will be introduced later and will be equipped with ZF's new 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission.cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/03/zf-unveiled-new-8-speed-automatic-gearbox/ |title=ZF Unveils New 8-Speed Automatic Gearbox |accessmonthday=July 5 |accessyear=2008 |author=Paul Tan |date=May 3, 2008 |work=Paul Tan's Automotive News ]

Platform Sharing

The F01 platform is expected to underpin a smaller Rolls-Royce slotting in below the ultra-luxury Phantom, internally known as the Rolls-Royce "RR4". This $250,000 car would be assembled in Germany alongside the 7 Series and would share that car's future V12 engine.

References

External links

* [http://www.7post.com/forums F01 7-series online community]