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BMW on Monday revealed the 2024 i7 M70 xDrive, an electric high-performance luxury sedan aimed as a spiritual successor to the outgoing V-12-powered M760Li.
The 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive might not have 12 cylinders, but it's still a performance marvel. BMW quotes a supercar-like 3.5-second 0-60 time for the 5929-pound electric sedan. That's thanks to two motors, one at each axle. The front produces 255 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, while the rear makes 483 horses and 479 lb-ft. Combined, the two can achieve a maximum of 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. They get energy from a 101.7-kWh battery pack that sits in the floor. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, while estimated EPA range is 295 miles.
It's not just the motors that have received upgrades for the i7 M70. There's also specific four-corner air suspension, electronically controlled dampers, and active anti-roll bars to cut down on body roll while delivering the same comfortable ride you'd expect from the most expensive 7-Series. There are massive black-painted 21-inch alloy wheels as standard, though 20 inchers are available as an option, paired with higher-performance tires.
The i7 M70 xDrive gets a bunch of visual updates to separate it from the rest of the range, too. There are illuminated kidney grille outlines alongside specific mirror caps, side skirts, a diffuser, and a spoiler. Oh, and don't forget all of the additional M badges scattered along the body.
The i7 M70's cabin is largely unchanged over the normal i7, though that's not a bad thing. There is a swath of new tech features to play with, alongside acres of touchscreen. The M70 xDrive is running iDrive 8.5, which gets a newly designed home screen and better info on charging locations.
BMW has yet to release pricing for the 2024 i7 M70 xDrive, but says the worldwide market launch will happen in the second half of 2023.
Road & Track staff writer with a taste for high-mileage, rusted-out projects and amateur endurance racing.
