The 651bhp i7 M70 is the latest entry in BMW’s electric M-lite range, arriving as the company’s most powerful EV -
and all the way to the petrol-engined 7-series. For the M70 version, the most powerful eDrive electric motors have been used to create what is one of the most powerful BMW road cars in history.
Specifically, the M70's rear motor has been upgraded from the i7 xDrive60's unit, generating 450bhp on its own. The 254bhp front motor is familiar, and the resulting 651bhp output makes the i7 M70 the most powerful electric BMW yet. Peak torque is set at 811lb ft when using the car's launch control system, which fires the M70 from 0-62mph in 3.7sec. Top speed is capped at 155mph.
With the i7's traction control system integrated into the motor units, the software is quick to react and precisely tuned, says BMW. The chassis electronics work in tandem with M-specific hardware, including redesigned air springs, retuned dampers and a stiffer body shell thanks to a sheer panel between the bulkhead and front suspension turrets. Active roll control and retuned active steering also form part of the dynamic package, along with an M Sport brake setup.
Retaining the standard i7's 101.7kWh battery pack beneath the floor, the M70 offers a range of 348 miles – 39 short of the xDrive60 – although a new ‘max range’ button configures the drivetrain and HVAC systems for maximum efficiency, increasing range by 15 to 25 per cent. Thanks to 195kW DC rapid charging, topping up for an extra 106 miles of range takes just 10 minutes at a compatible charging station.
Making its debut at the Auto Shanghai motor show this week, the i7 M60 will be launched worldwide in the second half of 2023, sitting above the £134,070 xDrive60 Excellence Pro.
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