A prototype of BMW X7, has been scooped undergoing winter testing in the snow. It could use one of BMW's V8 turbocharged
gasoline engines, including the latest unit to be employed in an M Performance
model, the 456 hp and 650 Nm 4.4-liter V8 in the M550 xDrive.
Or BMW could go completely bonkers and borrow the 592 hp 6.6-liter V12
from the M760Li xDrive, but to our ears, the unit filmed here sounds more like
a V8.
The regular versions of the new X7 are expected to
use six- and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel units, with a hybrid to join the
lineup as well, combining the 2.0-liter twin-turbo petrol and electric motor
from the 740e.
BMW has yet to communicate any specific details on
their flagship SUV, but we should learn more in the months leading to its
presentation towards the end of this year or in early 2018.
