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The BMW F01 is an automobile platform expected to go into production in late 2008 as a replacement for the 7 Series (BMW E65/E66) platform. The long wheelbase, codenamed BMW F02, will be longer by 14 cm (5.5 in) compared to the BMW F01. Image File history File links Gnome_globe_current_event. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... E66 BMW 745iL The BMW E65/E66 automobile platform is the basis for the 2002 through present 7_series of automobiles. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The BMW E65/E66 automobile platform is the basis for the 2002 through present 7_series of automobiles. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... The E65/E66 automobile platform is the basis for the 2002 through present BMW 7-series. ...

Design

Styling-wise, the new 7-Series follows the Chris Bangle law of revolution followed by evolution design life cycles. For the 7-Series, the previous E65 / E66 model marked a revolution in the 7-Series design, so this new F01 model must naturally be an evolution. The front end is quite clearly inspired by the BMW CS Concept, from the large nostrils to the headlamps which actually have a similiar internal configuration of individual lamps and “eyebrow” but differing slightly in shape.^[1] Chris Bangle Christopher Edward Bangle, commonly known as Chris Bangle, is an American automobile designer and currently the chief of design for the BMW Group. ...

Engines

Only the European offerings have been announced at this point.^[1]

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Platform Sharing

The F01 platform is expected to underpin a smaller Rolls-Royce slotting in below the ultra-luxury Phantom, internally known as the Rolls-Royce "RR4". This $250,000 car would be assembled in Germany alongside the 7 Series and would share that car's future V12 engine. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a BMW subsidiary responsible for the manufacture of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. ... A Phantom at the 2005 United States Grand Prix Rear view of a 2005 Phantom Rolls Royce Phantom from circa 1936, photographed Canberra 2005 The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury saloon (sedan) automobile made by Rolls-Royce. ... Colombo Type 125 Testa Rossa engine in a 1961 Ferrari 250TR Spyder V-12 engine simplified cross-section V12 redirects here. ...

References

External Links

• F01 7-series online community