2009 BMW 750I specs

2009 BMW 750I

TYPE: Rear-drive, four-passenger, full-size luxury sedan.

PRICE: TBA.

KEY RIVALS: Mercedes Benz S-Class, Audi A8

POWER: 4.4-liter, twin turbo, DOHC, 32-valve, 400-horsepower V8; six-speed Steptronic auto transmission with adaptive transmission control, electric range and mode selectors, steering-wheel shift controls.

PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds; top speed 150 mph electronically limited.

FUEL ECONOMY: TBA.

LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 199.7 x 74.9 x 58.2 inches.

WHEELBASE: 120.9 inches.

CURB WEIGHT: 4,553 pounds.

CHASSIS: Self-leveling air suspension with multi-link double-wishbone front, Integral V rear; variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering with speed-sensitive rear-wheel steering; power disc brakes with ABS, brake assist, dynamic traction control; 18-inch alloy wheels standard (19, 20-inch optional); performance tires.

STANDARD: Heated front seats; light ash wood trim; tire-pressure monitor; Xenon adaptive, self-leveling headlights with cleaning system; halogen fog lights; rain-sensing windshield wipers with heated washer fluid; exterior door-handle lights; parking-distance control with graphic display; keyless entry with memory; remote trunk release; garage-door opener; auto-tilt side mirrors; leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip cruise, audio and phone controls, auto tilt away for exit/entry; 20-way power, heated front seats with active head restraints; iDrive multi-function control with programmable keys on steering wheel and console; GPS navigation; voice-command system; dual auto climate control; power windows/locks/mirrors; power moonroof; 10-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with two subwoofers; power outlets; cupholders; cell phone with Bluetooth; front/side air bags; anti-theft system; pathway lighting.

(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)