Just the other day, Inautonews online auto publication revealed from a close source that the long-rumored and top of the line M7 from the upcoming 7-Series would not be built, the carmaker not planning an “M” version to take on the AMG S-Class.

However, TopSpeed launched a rendering with the BMW M7, showcasing the model from a personal perspective. To add up some flavor with that, the M7 is yet announced to arrive somewhere in 2017 and would compete against the AMG S-Class and Audi S8.

The speculation around the arriving of the 2017 BMW M7, is based on the rumors launched by someone from Autobild magazine who stated that he had heard about the upcoming M7 at a private event.

In case it will arrive, the BMW M7 would come with some body features also found on the M5 / M6 Gran Coupe, like the same exhaust system, new side skirts and rear diffuser and a few more. Under the hood, the M7 might also come with a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 uni, developing 600 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, which is more than the power found on M5 / M6 Gran Coupe.

BMW will launch 2016 BMW 7-Series lineup is expected to be officially unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, coming with the latest technology and performance under the hood, making use at the same time of lightweight materials at the body.

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There have been some rumors speculating that BMW might offer a 7-Series M7 top of the line version of the 2016 BMW 7-Series, but all these ideas were gainsaid by what Inautonews.com.

The guys from Inautonews online auto publication found out from their source that the carmaker is not planning the introduction of the M7, according to which the model would take on the AMG S-Class. At least we will not be talking about an M version, the carmaker reportedly preparing another model to compete against the S-Class.

More than that, BMW representatives themselves have officially declared that they will not build an M7 top of the range version of the upcoming 7-Series.

Initially, the BMW M7 was rumored to come with some body features, also seen on the M5 / M6 Gran Coupe, meaning rather the same exhaust system, revised side skirts and rear diffuser and a few more. In terms of power, the M7 was also said to fit a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 unit under the hood, developing a higher 600 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, than the one found on the same M5 / M6 Gran Coupe.

On the other hand, the 2016 BMW 7-Series is expected to be officially unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, coming with the latest technology and performance under the hood, making use at the same time of lightweight materials at the body.

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With the recent spy shots of the 2016 BMW 7-Series, which would set off somewhere next year, BMW is reported to be secretly working on the top of the line M7, which would stand out from the crowd with unique styling elements and greater performance under the hood.

According to a report from Autobild, the BMW 3-Series M7 might come with a more aggressive body style, with new body parts, such as side skirts, rear diffuser, or the exhaust system also found on the present M5 and M6 Gran Coupe.

Under the hood, the upcoming M7 would sport the same engine from the BMW M5, but is also reported to come with some power upgrades. Thus, we might be dealing here with a tuned up 4.4-liter V8 twin turbo petrol unit, said to output more than 600 horsepower, hooked to a double-clutch transmission.

The 2016 BMW 7-Series M7 would be launched next year and would be a heavy response to its direct competitors, the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG as well as the new Audi S8. Prices are also reported to stand at around 140,000 euros. The performance list is rather scarce at the moment, but we should find out more details in the upcoming period! Meanwhile, enjoy the spy shots with the 2016 BMW 7-Series!

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It seems that the Bavarians have gotten down to sorting out everything that was about the BMW M7 rumors we kept on hearing about lately.

The sad result is the fact that the M division version of the 7 Series isn’t happening. We’re getting something pretty close though.

They will soon make an M Performance version of the 7 Series, something they’re likely to call the BMW M770i xDrive.

Despite the name, it will not be an M Performance tweaked version of the BMW 760 Li uber-luxury sedan. The 6.0 liter V12 twin-turbocharged engine had to go.

In its place a considerably lighter 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which will develop some 482 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.

Granted, the figures do tend to be less than impressive, especially when put alongside the S63 or S65 AMG Mercedes but there’s a whole new story to consider.

Here’s where BMW starts to fight back, as the next generation 7 Series will be losing some pounds everywhere else courtesy of carbon fiber.

Some huge 20 inch alloy wheels get wrapped around the carbon-ceramic brakes will also be part of the equation of the M Performance 7 Series.

Alongside the carbon fiber and carbon brakes, more popular weight loss methods such as aluminium will also make their way into the 450 lbs weight loss the Bavarians are readying.

It will certainly be an interesting model but there is one slight concern about the press release regarding the M770i xDrive.

Instead of the usual comfy armchairs there’s a word about sport seats being used in the equation.

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I’m not sure on why trademark filings these days seem to be so loose in quickly getting to the media but I’m actually glad for it since we can find out good stuff quicker.

For example, when it comes to BMW, their most recent recording efforts are simply amazing. They’ve added over 70 new trademarks to their name.

If we’re to be fair, the Bavarians aren’t going to build 70 new models, but that’s still a shocking figure, especially when you consider that the majority of them are actually model names.

Here are the exceptions; Rolls Royce oriented nomeclature such as Corniche, Shadow, Wraith, Cloud, Dawn. They are still model names or at least part of model names.

Then there’s the new gadget and settings list which includes SportMode, CoolMode, Air Collar, BMW Turbotec, Drive eCharged, LifeDrive and i Pedelec.

A list of oddities comes in how BMW trademarked the following categories: Compactive, Compactive Tourer, Gran Tourer, Urbanic, GC, Gran Coupe, BMW Gran Coupe and, of course, 6er Gran Coupe.

We know a thing or two about the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and it is a pretty new idea but we don’t understand why there was a need to trademark the Z8 again.

Most relevant to the discussion is the new list of amazing M Performance products: M35, M40, M55, M300, M350, M400, M500, M130, M135, M140, M230, M235, M240, M330, M335, M340, M430, M435, M440, M450, M550, M650, M750 and M50d.

The X2, X4 and 2 Series aren’t big surprises. Nor are the M1, M2 and M7 which has been talked about recently. What is a surprise however is the filing for the M10.

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Those wacky business folk, they always drive around in their clown cars, wear lime green shoes and have flowers that squirt water in their top pocket.

Actually, that’s exactly the opposite of business men and their conformism sometimes makes the cars made for them very annoying.

Despite this, some of the business men have a decent sense of when the time for excitement is nearing. That’s the case for BMW NA CEO Ludwig Willisch.

He may be trying to cash in on the sort of stuff that’s on the way but he does want to make an effort to see BMW give the customers a treat as well.

How? Willisch is rooting for the development of a M7, an M Division built version of the F01 BMW 7 Series. The idea came about with rivalries in mind once again.

It seems the Mercedes S63/S65 duo is quite problematic for the 760Li and that Audi’s rumors of an S8 model might not be very far off.

The point is that BMW should fight back the other two German rivals and they should hit hard. If you’re thinking it sounds good you should check out the following ideas he’s having:

The M Division should build a special version of every single model in the BMW range. He made a bit of a special effort to mention the sales potential of the X1 M and X3 M.

We’d like to kindly remind him of the BMW Z4 M roadster and the coupe as well, which is an awesome track day car.

Oh and one more thing, there’s more and more talk of carbon fiber being used in more mainstream BMW models, it could even reach the next generation of the 3 Series.

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