The BMW 740e iPerformance offers an impressive blend
of luxury and fuel-efficiency but fans might want to hold off on buying the
sedan as a new report is suggesting the 2019 model will receive some pretty
significant upgrades.
The updated
model will have a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine, an upgraded
electric motor, and new batteries which have a higher energy density.
Specifications remain unconfirmed but the report claims the model will produce
around 390 hp and have a longer electric-only range.
The updated model could be called the 745e
iPerformance and it is expected to be offered with a wireless charging system
like the 530 iPerformance. Besides the updated powertrain, the 7-Series is
expected to receive a new digital instrument cluster called "Live
Cockpit." The display is reportedly similar to the one used on the
8-Series and Z4 concepts.
The 2018 740e xDrive iPerformance starts at $90,700
and it features a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine, a 9.2 kWh
lithium-ion battery, and an electric motor that develops 111 hp and 249 Nm of torque. This setup enables the car to produce a combined
output of 322 hp and 500 Nm)of torque. The car can also
accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds and travel up to 22 km on
electricity alone.
