Performance Review: BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW i7 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 is the 1 speed / - version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular BMW i7 has a 1cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The i7 shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the i7's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2770 kgs (6106 lbs) this makes the BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 in the same weight category as the 2003 Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW i7 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 1cc 0V -0 engine produces 651 bhp (485 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 811 lb-ft (1099.5 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (811 lb-ft) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (811 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW i7 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (259.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW i7.

The BMW i7 has a Power to weight ratio of 235.0 bhp per ton and 292.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 i7 competing with the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (259.9 bhp per ton) or the 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46 (259.9 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 i7 generating around 292.7 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 2000 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (317.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 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 i7 M70 xDrive G70 as fast as the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 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 i7 and the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO

When talking about the performance of the BMW i7 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.66 secs @ 108.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO (12.61 secs), the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive F30 LCI (12.62 secs), and the 1998 Mazda RX7 RZ (12.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 i7 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 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 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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