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[ag]

Looks pretty good. They finally get rid of the "big butt" syndrome. I
wonder if they will do that for the 5 and 6 series redesigns as well.

[Kyle and Lori Greene]

Any links to some pics?

Kyle.
98 740iL
01 525i

[ag]

Sorry. Saw it in Popular Science. This months issue.

[ag]

oops, sorry, the latest Automobile Magazine. The one with the z4 on the
front page.

[ag]

Here is a link with a picture that is similar to what is in the latest issue
of Automobile
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/gossip/autobild-predicts-the-2008-bmw-7series-138703.php

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The 2008 BMW 7-Series returns for the new model year with its formerly controversial shape muted somewhat and a newer, less radical version on the way. The current silhouette has not been well received by the press, but sales of the 7-Series are still strong, and BMW credits the groundbreaking shape with making the 7-Series a stronger competitor for the Mercedes S-Class.

So what does the 2008 BMW 7-Series offer those buyers who must have this year's model? There are two body configurations differentiated by a variation in wheelbase of nearly six inches. Both body styles (identified as the 750i and long-wheelbase 750Li) are powered by a 4.8-liter, 360-horsepower V-8 engine. The long-wheelbase 7-Series may also be equipped with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine rated at 438 hp; it's teamed with a six-speed automatic that has manual-shift capability. This 7-Series is known as the 760Li. With either engine, the 7-Series performs like a powerful musclecar that has graduated from post-secondary charm school. Both are swift, smooth, and not quite silent (hearing a powerful engine is a good part of driving this BMW)--and neither are miserly with fuel. In general, the big BMWs have sportier handling than the Mercedes S-Class--but they still feel heavy compared to the latest Jaguar XJ and Audi A8.