[craigm1841]

http://www.worldcarf...ered--its-no-m7





by Michael Gauthier
June 6, 2009 1:49 AM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos
Earlier this week, we brought you the first spy photos of what was thought to be the long awaited BMW M7. Now that our spies have managed to catch the car completely uncovered, we're left thinking this prototype is nothing more than a standard BMW 7-Series outfitted with a new M-sports package.

After closer analysis, you can clearly see that this 7-Series lacks several key M styling characteristics such as quad exhaust pipes and front fender M logo gills. What about the power bulge on the hood? Previously we've seen various BMW prototypes wearing a similar hood bulge most likely making way for diagnostic equipment used in powertrain testing. All of these omissions virtually rule out the possibly of this being the highly anticipated M7.

Despite lacking the X5 M's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 555 horsepower (408kW) and 500 lb-ft (678Nm) of torque, the car features a dynamic appearance thanks to more aggressive bumpers and new wheels.

When (or if) BMW will unveil the M7 remains a mystery, but judging by your reaction, it can't come soon enough.

[manithemoneyman]

interesting but all that new chrome on the bumpers hidden by the black tape might just backfire and look even worse...

[Krozi]

Looks sick!

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 10:18 PM, said:

Looks sick!

yea, with different wheels it would be sweet

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:14 PM, said:

yea, with different wheels it would be sweet

I don't think those are going to be the final wheels though right?

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 11:15 PM, said:

I don't think those are going to be the final wheels though right?

i would imagine not... i hope

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:23 PM, said:

i would imagine not... i hope

I am confident they are going to have nicer wheels

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 11:24 PM, said:

I am confident they are going to have nicer wheels

i dont know why companies dont take ideas from aftermarket companies. btw, 90 posts today krozi? only 19 more to go

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:28 PM, said:

i dont know why companies dont take ideas from aftermarket companies. btw, 90 posts today krozi? only 19 more to go

Hahah that many already? I haven't even checked my assistant tonight 16 to go

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 11:29 PM, said:

Hahah that many already? I haven't even checked my assistant tonight 16 to go

i just dont have it in me to keep up. i went to subway to grab some food, came back and you were way ahead. i will write my concession post.

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:33 PM, said:

i just dont have it in me to keep up. i went to subway to grab some food, came back and you were way ahead. i will write my concession post.

Hahahaha lol. Sweet victory!

You did a pretty good job catching up though in the past few weeks

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 11:38 PM, said:

Hahahaha lol. Sweet victory!

You did a pretty good job catching up though in the past few weeks

i know. funny thing is, it wasnt all post whoring. there was a bit in there, but there have been a lot of those late night go back and forth threads with 2 or 3 people.

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:40 PM, said:

i know. funny thing is, it wasnt all post whoring. there was a bit in there, but there have been a lot of those late night go back and forth threads with 2 or 3 people.

Yea hahaha, I haven´t really been on for the past 2 days cause I've been out a lot. Summer has finally arrived! No school!

[craigm1841]

Krozi, on Jun 9 2009, 11:42 PM, said:

Yea hahaha, I haven´t really been on for the past 2 days cause I've been out a lot. Summer has finally arrived! No school!

at this rate, you will hit your 2500 right here in this thread haha.

i remember that feeling. enjoy it now! damn, i am a year or two out from my 10 year reunion now!

[Krozi]

craigm1841, on Jun 9 2009, 11:44 PM, said:

at this rate, you will hit your 2500 right here in this thread haha.

i remember that feeling. enjoy it now! damn, i am a year or two out from my 10 year reunion now!

Hahaha yea, 9 to go

This summer is going to be the best one yet! Especially since this is the first summer where I can drive