[The Automotive Enthusiast]

In a recent interview with Autoblog, Carsten Pries, the BMW M Product Chief admitted that he received e-mails from customers with the rendering of the future BMW 7 Series with four tailpipes at the back, pointing to an M version, the M7 to be more precise.

The M division would also love to get a chance at challenging the aforementioned super-fast limousines and show them how it’s done but the truth of the matter is, resources are limited.

“We always have more ideas than resources,” said Pries adding that the brand needs to, “stay focused and prioritize.”

Another issue is that even though e-mail have been sent and received, consequently taken into consideration, the demand has to be big enough to justify a possible investment into a proper M car.

Otherwise, the company could be building a car that would eventually flop when it goes into production and that’s a chance BMW isn’t willing to take at the moment.

It’s rather interesting too since they did appreciate that cars like the 2 Series Active Tourer or the 3 Series GT are worth the investment. And the sales numbers seem to agree, the 2er reaching more households worldwide than previously anticipated.

How would an M7 look like?

If BMW would release the M7 this time around, it would use the G10/G11 chassis with some improvements and the updated S63 engine in the X5 and X6 M models.

That means it would weigh around 1,700-1,800 kg (3,747 lbs to 3,968 lbs) thanks to extensive CFRP, aluminum and magnesium usage and would have 575 HP and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque at its disposal.

It would probably also be hooked up to the 8-speed ZF gearbox on the SUVs since the 7-speed DCT made by Getrag used in the M5/M6 and M3/M4 models is limited to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.

An M Performance car would also do the trick, like the rumored M770i model that has been going around for quite some time. However, in this case, it’s hard to imagine what engine could be used to kick things off. Most likely, it could be an improved version of the 4.4-liter V8 on the 750i models we have today.

That would make such a car close to what Alpina is offering in the shape of the B7 Biturbo that has 540 HP and 730 Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bm...-it-91768.html

[dbworld4k]

Lol. There is no way in hell that if they ever made this land yacht, that it would be under 4000lbs.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

The 7 is boatiar than a boat. There is no way it's going under two tons.

[Twix]

I think NMW needs to invest in new scales. Every time I see weight numbers, they're always so much lower than reality.

[solstice]

Why? The F10 M5 is in everything but name an M7. A huge,heavy and uber luxurious autobahn stormer. If they build it, then please bring back the M5 as we used to know it prior to the F10.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by solstice

Why? The F10 M5 is in everything but name an M7. A huge,heavy and uber luxurious autobahn stormer. If they build it, then please bring back the M5 as we used to know it prior to the F10.

This, plus what is the point of an M7 if the Alpina B7 exists? Does the world really need an M version ofeverything?

Hopefully the new CEO and/or regime will start to exercise some restraint. The outgoing CEO will toss an M badge on anything that moves.

[BMW269]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

This, plus what is the point of an M7 if the Alpina B7 exists? Does the world really need an M version ofeverything?

Hopefully the new CEO and/or regime will start to exercise some restraint. The outgoing CEO will toss an M badge on anything that moves.

What is the point of M6/M5/M4/M3 if the B6/B5/B4/B3 exists?

If no M7 then why X5 M?

They better slap an M badge on every possible model, so that Z4 could have a higher probability of getting one too.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by Levi

What is the point of M6/M5/M4/M3 if the B6/B5/B4/B3 exists?

If no M7 then why X5 M?

They better slap an M badge on every possible model, so that Z4 could have a higher probability of getting one too.

Those Alpina cars don't exist in the US.

As for 'why X5M?', I couldn't agree more. We have an X5 M version for people to take the kids to daycare, while the Z4 is actually out there pounding race tracks yet lacks a street M version. Joke.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

Those Alpina cars don't exist in the US.

As for 'why X5M?', I couldn't agree more. We have an X5 M version for people to take the kids to daycare, while the Z4 is actually out there pounding race tracks yet lacks a street M version. Joke.

Nobody actually buys Z4's sadly. Those small roadsters have pretty small demand for whatever reason.

[pr0gi]

well...the M division is now just a marketing tool? I thought they are making sports car and the 7 series with its dimensions cant rly go in that category imo. As Carsten Pries says if there is enough demand why not, thats what people want.

[FC4]

BMW should have introduced an M7 into the lineup long before the the majority of the other new models that came out in the last few years. There is no S63/S65 competitor and those are practically a dime a dozen.

[SaMaster14]

Saw this a while ago in Beverly Hills.


(Really hope this isn't what people were going for tho )

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Nobody actually buys Z4's sadly. Those small roadsters have pretty small demand for whatever reason.

because they're insanely overpriced!

[cenix]

Sorry but M is now a money making thing like AMG (AMG G-Wagon, really?). The last real M car was the 1995 E36 M3 lightweight, or thereabouts. I'd like to see this essence brought back.

[Flying Ace]

hard to believe any F-series M7 would weight anything under 4000 lbs...They can't even keep the M5/M6 under 4000 lbs

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Saw this a while ago in Beverly Hills.


(Really hope this isn't what people were going for tho )

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