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2003 BMW 7 Series Luxury Sport Sedan
BMW moves decisively into the luxury market with a car of the future
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Base MSRP Range: $68,500 to $115,800
Base Invoice Range: $62,500 to $106,000
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MSRP As Tested: $68,500
Versions: 745i, 745Li, 760Li
Vehicle Category: Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine As Tested: 745i and 745Li have a4.4-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, V-8 cylinder, 325-horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 330 lb-ft torque at 3,600 rpm. The 760Li has a 6.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, V-12 wotj 438-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 444 lb-ft. torque at 3,950 rpm.
Transmission As Tested: 6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 745i and 745Li - 18/26. 760Li - 15/22.
Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger, front and side airbags, front knee airbags, front and rear head-protection airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, Antilock Braking System, Traction Control, In-Trunk Emergency Trunk Release, Daytime Running Lights, Brake Assist, Antiskid System, Remote Keyless Entry.
Competition: Audi A8, Audi S8, Infiniti Q45, Jaguar XJ-Series, Lexus LS 430, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Volvo S80.
Forty years ago this area was only known for hearty German inspired BBQ, and BMWs were funky little German cars known for their spicy handling. Now the rusty pickups still abound in front of the still unpainted rustic ice houses (South Texan for beer emporium) but lots of the houses have some sort of German car parked in the drive next to the obligatory pick-um-up.
The transition from backwater to refined lifestyle has been slow and measured; for both the locale and the manufacturer have allowed the change to come naturally . . . they have not forced it. While other car companies have suddenly decided and crowed that their products were now luxury cars, BMW has let the customers tell them that, and with this new 7 Series, they finally are willing to agree with them.
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