2011 BMW 760li

The BMW 760Li, the largest and most decadent Bavarian machine offered today, just arrived at Road & Track’s doorsteps for a year-long stay. Not that we consider ourselves gluttons, but this car resides at the top end of a very wide vehicle spectrum—even surpassing the sticker of our previous exotic long-term Audi R8 with the BMW’s as-delivered MSRP of $149,025. What’s unique about the 760Li is that despite the caliber of pricey competition it associates with, it’s one vehicle that can easily fly below most people’s “wow” radar. At a quick glance you wouldn’t be able to tell the 760Li apart from its slightly less lavish siblings, the 740Li and 750Li, except for the quad exhaust tips (or the obvious decklid badge) that hint at a need for more breathing capacity.


Specifications 

Engines & Emissions

    Twin-Turbochargers
    Extended Service Interval
    BMW Ultimate Service(TM) Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50,000 Miles
    Roadside Assistance Warranty For Unlimited-Miles, 48-Months
    Turbocharged 6.0-Liter, V12, Double-VANOS 48-Valve, 4/OHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 535@5250, Torque Of 550@1500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
    Engine Oil Cooler


Wheels & Tires

    Front SBRP245/45R19 and Rear SBRP275/40R19 Performance Tires
    Run Flat Tires
    Style 251 Alloy Wheels, Front 19-In. X 8.5-In. and Rear 19-In X 9.5-In.


Transmission

    8-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter
    Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) Adaptive Automatic Transmission
    Steptronic Manually Interactive Transmission


Suspension

    Independent Multi-Link Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
    Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
    Active Roll Stabilization Front Stabilizer Bar
    Active Roll Stabilization Rear Stabilizer Bar
    Automatic Load-Leveling


Safety

    Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
    Front Active Head Restraints
    Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
    Side Guard Door Beams
    Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
    Lane Departure Accident Avoidance System
    BMW Advanced Safety System Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Interior Lights, Turns On Flashers and Disconnects Battery
    Rear Pretensioners
    Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
    Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
    Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
    Head Protection System (HPS) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
    First Aid Kit
    Trunk Anti-Trap Device
    Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
    Park Distance Control Front, Rear and Side Electronic Parking Aid With Audio-Visual Sensors, Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors
    Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
    Door Mounted Front Side Airbags
    Active Blind Spot Detection Accident Avoidance System
    Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    Active Knee Protection Knee Airbags
    L A T C H