2008 BMW 750Li Base Sedan 4-Door 4.8L

Detailed item info Model OverviewBMW's 7-Series sedan is now offered in three models: 750i. 750Li. and 760Li. The models designated "L" are longer overall and have a wheelbase that is 5. 5 inches longer for a roomier interior and expanded rear legroom especially. The 750 models are powered by a 360-horsepower. 4. 8L V8 engine. while the 760 comes with a 438-horsepower. 6. 0L V12 engine. All 7-Series models have rear-wheel drive. along with a Steptronic six-speed automatic transmission. which allows manual selection of gearshifts when desired. Both the V8 and V12 engines have Valvetronic. which varies valve lift and allows better fuel-efficiency than is typical from engines this size. The 750 achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city. 25 mpg highway. The big 7-Series has the reflexes of a lighter sport sedan. thanks to a lightweight aluminum suspension system. variable-ratio and variable-assist systems for the steering. and large four-wheel disc brakes. An Adaptive Ride Package. which is standard on the 760 but optional on the 750. brings electronic damping control and a self-leveling rear suspension. The Individual option brings Xirallic paint. which has distinct color nuances and effects. Wheels are noteworthy across the line. The 750 comes with attractive 18-inch alloys. while the Sport Package and the Individual option include showy 20-inchers. A wide range of active and passive safety features are standard on the 7-Series. Electronic stability control. anti-lock brakes. and electronic roll stabilization are included. as are front side air bags. a tubular-structure head protection system. active head restraints. and active knee protection. Rear-seat side air bags are optional. All of the 7-Series models come extremely well equipped. with standard 20-way-adjustable. three-stage-heated comfort seats in front. perforated Nasca leather upholstery. American walnut wood trim. a power moonroof. rain-sensing wipers. and auto-leveling xenon headlamps. The 760 adds power soft-closing side doors and trunklid. ventilated. upgraded seats. a heated steering wheel with upgraded controls. a 13-speaker Logic7 sound system. and two-tone burl walnut trim with an Alcantara headliner. Many high-tech features not yet widely offered on other cars are available on the 7-Series. including adaptive cruise control. which can maintain a set. safe following distance from traffic ahead. and a night vision system that uses thermal imaging to help spot people and animals up to 1. 00 feet ahead. Available comfort-oriented features include a heated steering wheel. heated rear seats. sunshades for rear and side windows. rear climate control. a coolbox. and 14-way-adjustable power rear seats with Active Ventilation. HD radio and a rear DVD entertainment system are also among the options. Also of note is the sporty. limited-availability Alpina B7 model. which brings a supercharged. 4. 4L V8 making 500 horsepower. along with a sport-tuned suspension. huge 21-inch wheels and Z-rated tires. a performance exhaust system. and many of the same luxury features as the 760.