To maximize range in an emergency, the i7 M70 also comes with BMW's new Max Range mode that limits the car's top speed to 56 mph and restricts comfort functions like climate control and heated seats.
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Standard are 21-inch light-alloy wheels with a Jet Black finish and high-gloss metal inserts. The automaker will also offer optional high-performance tires on the i7 for the first time, which will wrap around 20-inch rims.
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Providing the stopping power for the 5,929-pound i7 are blue M Sport brakes with the M logo. BMW will offer the model with the optional M Performance Professional package that paints the calipers black.
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The i7 xDrive60 returns around 300 miles depending on wheel size. It features 11-kW AC charging and up to 195 kW of DC.
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The i7 M70 xDrive's battery pack provides 101.7 kilowatt hours of usable energy out of its 105.7-kilowatt-hour capacity.
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The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, making it the fastest all-electric BMW model.
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The powertrain also produces 748 pound-feet of torque in Sport mode. That increases to 811 lb-ft when the driver activates the M Sport Boost or M Launch Control functions.
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The new menu structure makes activating functions and settings much faster and simpler.
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BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range.
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The i7 M70 is also launching with BMW's updated operating system. BMW iDrive OS 8.5 features an improved menu structure and QuickSelect functionality.
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Equipped with an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp and an M-specific chassis, the BMW i7 M70 xDrive delivers the perfect combination of electric mobility and performance.
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The BMW i7 M70 xDrive is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio.
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The BMW iDrive update also enables a broader offering of digital content for information and entertainment.