# BMW unveils twin turbo V12! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 9, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904 "2009-04-09T13:15:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/1 "2009-04-09T13:15:14Z")
![http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/medium/8060813.jpg](http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/medium/8060813.jpg) BMW has officially unveiled their new 760i and 760Li which are powered by a brand new twin-turbo V12 that produces 400 kW (544 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. Directly aimed at the 5.5-liter biturbo V12 Mercedes S600 with 380 kW (517 hp) and 829 Nm (612 lb-ft) of torque, the new BMW 760’s have more horsepower but less torque. The new all-aluminum 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 was designed from the ground up and features the latest technology such as high precision fuel injection, infinite double-VANOS camshaft adjustment, and a volume flow-controlled oil pump. BMW went to great length to specifically design the two exhaust gas turbochargers so they would provide unparalleled power and performance worthy of the wealthy owners who typically flock to this high-end model. Despite the fact that the car boasts more power than its predecessor, the new 760i actually features a 4.5 percent increase in fuel economy for an estimated rating of 12.9L/100km (21.9mpg UK / 18.2mpg US). In the terms of performance, 0-100 km/h comes in just 4.6 seconds while the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Power flows to the rear wheels through a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission that was designed to provide maximum gearshift comfort, sportiness and efficiency. By partnering with transmission specialist ZF, BMW was able to find a way to allow the car to use its highest gear at reduced engine speeds for improved fuel economy and smoothness. Exterior styling differences between the 760i and 750i are minor but include the addition of V12 badges, a slightly revised grille, unique 19-inch light-alloy wheels, and special dual exhaust tips. Interior changes include new stainless-steel door guards with illumination, a leather wrapped instrument panel, an alcantara lined roof, and exclusive burr walnut wood trim. As BMW’s flagship model, the new 760’s boast a high level of performance driving equipment such as dynamic damping control, dynamic driving control, speed sensitive steering, an air suspension, and the dynamic drive anti-roll stability system. Luxury features include GPS navigation, four-zone climate control, automatic soft close doors, cruise control with automatic braking, and park distance control. On the options list there is active cruise control, a night vision system with pedestrian detection, a heads-up display, a rearview camera, and high-beam assistant. ![http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/397872.jpg](http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/397872.jpg) Source: [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090409.009/bmw-760li-760i-revealed-with-newly-developed-6-liter-v12-twin-turbo-engine](http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090409.009/bmw-760li-760i-revealed-with-newly-developed-6-liter-v12-twin-turbo-engine) ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/2 "2009-04-09T13:16:09Z")
yum ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/3 "2009-04-09T13:17:18Z")
Can’t wait to see it chipped and with an MBC. ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/4 "2009-04-09T13:20:37Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Can’t wait to see it chipped and with an MBC. Bet it blows out 4 of the 8 gears when you unleash an extra 300 ft/lbs. :eekdance::fry: ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/5 "2009-04-09T13:21:35Z")
I likey! ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/6 "2009-04-09T13:22:50Z")
Sick, UGH the new 7 series look like hell though. ---
**Author:** ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/7 "2009-04-09T13:24:17Z")
yum yums ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/8 "2009-04-09T13:30:44Z")
fuck me look at that motor ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/9 "2009-04-09T13:46:06Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > Sick, UGH the new 7 series look like hell though. x2 > [@BREETIME](#): > > fuck me look at that motor x2 ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/10 "2009-04-09T16:16:49Z")
if you have a twin turbo V12, personally, 500hp and ft.lbs fucking blows ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/11 "2009-04-09T16:32:32Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > if you have a twin turbo V12, personally, 500hp and ft.lbs fucking blows It’s probably got a dead flat torque curve from 1800-6500 and pulls like a freight train. Plus full factory warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/12 "2009-04-09T16:41:02Z")
any pics of thouse cly heads, and intake manifold? sounds like its really nice ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/13 "2009-04-09T16:57:02Z")
Very cool. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/14 "2009-04-09T17:00:31Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > if you have a twin turbo V12, personally, 500hp and ft.lbs fucking blows > [@brent\_strong](#): > > It’s probably got a dead flat torque curve from 1800-6500 and pulls like a freight train. Plus full factory warranty. Not to mention it’s a boat of a car. ---
**Author:** ![blk99z28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f19dbf/32.png) [@blk99z28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blk99z28)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/15 "2009-04-09T17:14:34Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > if you have a twin turbo V12, personally, 500hp and ft.lbs fucking blows I’ll take the MB TT v12 that puts out 670 HP and 738 Ft lbs. Its actually under waste gate @ WOT or it would put out 885 Ft lbs and eat tranies like it was its job. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/16 "2009-04-09T17:21:03Z")
idk if its just me but 12 fucking cylinders AND 2 turbos and it only makes 500 hp, thats lame ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/17 "2009-04-09T17:46:28Z")
> [@blk99z28](#): > > I’ll take the MB TT v12 that puts out 670 HP and 738 Ft lbs. Its actually under waste gate @ WOT or it would put out 885 Ft lbs and eat tranies like it was its job. :picard:Yeah too bad it’s way above the price range of the 7 series by like 50k ---
**Author:** ![jcruiza120](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b4bc9f/32.png) [@jcruiza120](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jcruiza120)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/18 "2009-04-09T20:12:17Z")
That engine looks like a mechanic’s freak nightmare ---
**Author:** ![kingsario](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kingsario/32/7572_2.png) [@kingsario](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kingsario)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/19 "2009-04-09T20:28:38Z")
boing! ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904/20 "2009-04-09T20:47:43Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > idk if its just me but 12 fucking cylinders AND 2 turbos and it only makes 500 hp, thats lame I wouldn’t say lame… but it is definitely not impressive 🙂 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-unveils-twin-turbo-v12/65904.md?page=2)