Performance Review: BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 7 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular BMW 7 Series has a 6592cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 7 Series shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 7 Series's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2255 kgs (4971 lbs) this makes the BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 7 Series shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 6592cc 48V V12 engine produces 602 bhp (448 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Turbo V12 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 7 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate (291.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 7 Series.

The BMW 7 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 266.9 bhp per ton and 261.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 7 Series competing with the 2017 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Estate (291.7 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 (291.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 7 Series generating around 261.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG S Estate (286.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 (286.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 is also faster than the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 7 Series and the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8

When talking about the performance of the BMW 7 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.29 secs @ 111.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8 (12.24 secs), the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 (12.26 secs), and the 1995 Honda NSX R 3.0 V6 (12.27 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 7 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 BMW 7 Series M760Li xDrive G12 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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