A Sledgehammer Wrapped in Velvet
What you're looking at is the most powerful and fastest accelerating road car BMW has ever build to date. The BMW M760Li xDrive combines everything BMW knows about performance and mixes it with a 2.2 ton limo to create their flagship super limo.
It has been 30 years since BMW raised the bar on cylinder count with a then-radical V-12 engine that redefined sophistication in a luxury sedan. The 1988 760 was a revelation in terms of how easily and smoothly it delivered power and all-important torque. The new M760 has all-wheel drive (xDrive) and rear-wheel steering—an automatic function that improves handling by articulating the rear wheels based on a host of dynamic parameters analyzed by onboard systems.
Power comes from a 6.6-litre V12 Twin Power motor that puts out a 448kw and 800nm. 0-100kph comes up in just 3.7 seconds thanks to AWD xDrive and powers on to a governed top speed of 305kph if the optional M Driver's Package is selected. Power transfer is via the state-of-the-art eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as fitted standard. But for the M760Li, the box has been tuned specifically for the V12 engine by BMW’s M Performance department, and delivers sportier and even faster gear changes than ever before.
While not a fully-fledged M-car, the M760 Li spearheads the range of strikingly dynamic BMW M Performance Automobiles. It is currently available for order in South Africa at a price of 2 828 411 for the 7 Series flagship.
Also worth a look: the BMW Glc and the BMW M3.
FAQ
Q: What does the BMW M760Li xDrive cost in South Africa?
The BMW M760Li xDrive is priced at R2,828,411 in South Africa, making it BMW's flagship luxury performance sedan.
Q: How fast is the BMW M760Li xDrive?
The M760Li rockets from 0-100kph in just 3.7 seconds and hits a governed top speed of 305kph with the optional M Driver's Package, thanks to its 6.6-litre V12 producing 448kW and 800Nm.
Q: Is the BMW M760Li xDrive worth buying?
If you've got nearly R3 million to spend and want the ultimate BMW luxury rocket ship, absolutely, but most mortals will find better value in the regular 7 Series or even an M5 Competition.
Q: What makes the BMW M760Li xDrive special compared to other 7 Series models?
The M760Li gets BMW's most powerful V12 engine ever, all-wheel drive xDrive, rear-wheel steering, and M Performance tuning that makes it the fastest accelerating BMW road car to date.
Q: Does the BMW M760Li xDrive have all-wheel drive?
Yes, the M760Li comes standard with BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system and rear-wheel steering, which helps manage all that V12 power and improves handling dynamics.
Should You Buy It?
The BMW M760Li xDrive is automotive excess at its finest, but at R2,828,411, it's a tough sell even for the ultra-wealthy. This is BMW's ultimate luxury sledgehammer, combining 2.2 tonnes of opulence with supercar-beating acceleration that'll embarrass sports cars at the traffic lights. The 6.6-litre V12 is a masterpiece of engineering, and the xDrive system means you can actually use all 448kW without ending up backwards in the bushes. However, unless you're collecting supercars or need to transport board members at warp speed, the regular 750i offers 90% of the luxury at half the price. The M760Li is brilliant but bonkers, the kind of car you buy with your heart, not your head. If you have to ask if you can afford it, you probably can't.
