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While we face the devastating impact of the pandemic, the BMW fans may also receive one regarding the M760Li model. According to BMW, this model’s 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 engine will also retire along with it. Last July was the last chance for anyone who wants a V12-powered 7 Series.
But many of you don’t know that BMW had another model on offer for many years even before the latest 7 Series range had its V12 masterpiece. This includes the F01 model range, known as the forefather of the engine found under the BMW M760Li’s hood. the 2009 760Li gains a 6-litre N74 twin-turbo mill. Its power is capable of producing 544 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque should it be necessary.
The older F01 was a rear-wheel drive car. It’s different from the more current model, thus showing how it’s more tricky at times to put that large amount of power down. Luckily, its eight-speed automatic gearbox does a great job given its configuration. In the 760Li, BMW claims that the zero to 100 km/h sprint should take 4.6 seconds. However, this can only be possible if the driver manages to take proper traction out of its rear tires.
Nevertheless, the bigger 6.6-litre twin-turbo engine of the M760Li still makes it a distinct beast altogether. This engine allows it to produce over 600 horsepower. Its facelifted model, however, gains a toned down 585 horsepower. Despite this, the xDrive all-wheel drive comes standard thereby making it sill the fastest model ever with the BMW badge. In this video, we can see how the F01 performs on a drag race with the 2020 BMW 760Li.
