Video Summary
The BMW i7 M70 has more performance and slightly sharper looks than the standard i7, but is more expensive.The front axle has a 258-horsepower electric motor, the same motor as the standard i7.
A more powerful motor on the rear axle puts out 489 horsepower.
The combined output is 660 horsepower, 116 horsepower more than the standard i7 660.
The 0-60 mph was timed at 3.33 seconds, and the BMW claimed time is 3.7 seconds.
Upgraded M performance brakes are fitted to the i7.
The suspension has been retuned with M sport suspension for slightly stiffer, sportier performance.
The dampers have been recalibrated to be more responsive, and there is added bracing between the shock towers.
Rear-wheel steering is standard to make the car more agile and stable at speed.
Lighter alloy wheels are added for less unsprung mass.
The i7 has active anti-roll bars to reduce leaning.
The M70 has a black grille, LED surround, aggressive lower front bumper, and smaller radiator part than the standard car.
It has larger breathers down the side, and a spoiler on the boot lip.
The basic interior design is the same as the standard i7, including a cool-looking dash with glass effect, and a widescreen curved HD infotainment screen.
While carbon fiber is optional on the dash, an Alcantara headlining comes standard.
Aluminum pedals and M-branded silk kick plates are also standard.
M trim is on the M sport steering wheel, which is flat-bottomed and has a center marker.
The i7 is M-like in power, but the handling and chassis upgrades aren't a big enough step over the standard i7.
For a big car, the i7 goes around corners pretty well with not much leaning thanks to the active anti-roll system.
It has plenty of grip and lots of traction from the four-wheel-drive system, along with loads of power.
Inexpressive mode adds a soundtrack and puts on the massage seat function, which is pretty good.
The range is 340 miles on a full charge, but the actual range is 250 miles.
Electrically opening and closing doors are an upgrade, and are phone app enabled.
The electric car’s regenerative braking has a quite sudden feeling.
It weighs in at 2.7 tons, making the Tesla model S Plaid cheaper, lighter, and quicker.
On expressways, the drive is super-quiet, luxurious, and very relaxing.
The steering is light, but can be made firm by putting the car in sport mode.
The boot has 500 liters of storage space.
The i7 M70 starting price is £161,000. Add a few options and the price goes up to about £180,000.
