2006 BMW 760Li

Since its dramatic debut as a 2002 model, the 7 Series has been anything but static. Following on the original two V-8 models, regularwheelbase 745i and long-wheelbase 745Li, model year ’03 saw introduction of the V-12 760Li model, a phase-in of the STEPTRONIC automatic transmission on all models, and a Sport Package for the two 745 models.

2004 brought optional Xenon Adaptive headlights, adding “steering” capability to the Xenon lights that had been standard from the start; standard powerfold exterior mirrors; and significant refinements to the iDrive system and automatic climate control. In mid-’04, the regular-wheelbase, sport-toned V-12 760i was added to the Series. Then, for the ’05 model year, the Xenon Adaptive headlights became standard on all models, while Park Distance Control became standard on the 745 models as it already was on the 760s. Also in ’05, two new options became available: Comfort Access for more convenient entry and locking, and the Rear Entertainment Package, providing rear-seat passengers their own iDrive monitor and DVD changer.

All of which reminds one that at BMW, the pace of evolution and improvement never slows; so it is that as of March 2005 production, a significantly evolved 7 Series makes its debut as four early ’06 models. The changes are typical of a midterm freshening at BMW, focusing on tangible engineering and technical progress, tasteful design refinements and even greater luxury for these already most supremely refined and luxurious BMW Sedans.

Subtly Freshened Exterior...

Forward of the windshield, the ’06 7 Series is mostly new – yet the changes have been executed with the utmost reserve and subtlety. New elements include a larger rendition of BMW’s traditional “kidney” grilles; a new bumper/spoiler ensemble; new headlights and foglights; and a re-contoured hood. ...BMW 760Li: Page 2