BMW Individual is literally the best way for BMW->ke178 owners to customize their vehicles specifically to their liking. The "Individual Manufactory" offers unlimited possibilities when it comes to making a Bimmer stand out in a crowd. For the exterior, BMW Individual offers more than 100 different color finishes, and on the inside, there is a huge selection of different materials and modifications to choose from. Furthermore, customers can propose a color that isn’t on the individual color pallet, and choose a handcrafted Coachline. It’s not unheard of for customers to have initials or logos applied to various sections of the interior, or supply their own materials. Customers have even used wood derived from trees on their own property for different trim inserts.
It’s really amazing what BMW Individual can do, and every model that leaves the factory is truly unique. BMW Individual also develops market-specific editions or special models->ke2041 like the BMW 750Li xDrive->ke323 Solitaire and Master Class Editions. Frank van Meel, the CEO of BMW M, said, “The BMW Individual Manufactory is not so much a place where masterful craftsmen provide vehicles with solutions that are tailor-made to the individual ideas of our customers, but rather an attitude driven by the aspiration to offer maximum customer orientation and to ensure that our customers’ wishes become reality.”
So, with that said, let’s take a look at the two latest special editions to roll out of the Individual manufactory. These two editions are about as bespoke as it gets, and are being produced in very limited quantities. There will only be six examples of the Solitaire Edition, and just one example of the Master Class edition.
Continue reading to learn more about the BMW 750Li xDrive Solitaire and Master Class Edition.
2016 BMW 750Li xDrive Solitaire and Master Class Edition
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- Model: 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive Solitaire and Master Class Edition
- Engine/Motor: V8
- Horsepower: 450
- Torque: 479
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What makes the BMW 750Li xDrive Solitaire and Master Class Edition special
On the outside, the two special models are painted in BMW Individual Metallic Black Gold or BMW Individual Solitaire White. Both colors are said to “underscore the expressive design language of the new BMW 7 Series.” The colors are actually complex to create and involve embedding fine glass flakes into one of the final coats of paint. This method gives the color a deep-gloss appearance that is unparalleled by other models. Outside of this, the only other changes to the exterior include a chrome plaque on the C-pillar that has the word “Solitaire” embossed on it, and a decorative rear trim that features the name of the edition – making it stand out even more.
BMW Individual knows that the passenger cabin is where owners will spend most of their time, and that is why things really start to get amazing on the inside. To start off, BMW Individual replaced the headliner with one that is wrapped in Tartufo colored Alcantara. Below the headliner, you’ll find fine-grain, full leather Merino upholstery that shares the same color as the Alcantara headliner. Down on the floor, BMW Individual has added some exclusive soft floor mats made from sheared lambskin. These floor mats also share the Tartufo coloration, bringing a uniform color layout to the interior. The door trim inserts and storage compartments are finished in color-matching leather, and hidden away behind the center backrest in the rear seat is a refrigerated compartment perfect for storing a tasty bottle of champagne. Lifting the access door on the rear center console reveals tulip sparkling wine glasses. A silver-plated plaque featuring the edition name and the production number has also been placed on the center console to remind the owner or passengers just how exclusive the vehicle is. Adding even more flair to the interior, there are five diamond inserts available as an option that can be applied to the front dash, and each door trim panel. Sounds like something you would find in a Bentley limo, right?
BMW Individual didn’t stop with the passenger compartment either. Opening the rear decklid shows off even more exclusive design and fine workmanship. The entire luggage area is wrapped in Tartufo-colored Alcantara – like the headliner in the passenger cabin. It’s not a bad touch, but there's more. These special edition models also come with an exclusive key storage box finished in BMW Individual Black Piano paint with a pearlescent insert on the lid. Diamond inserts and an inlay with Alcantara leather lining are also an option for the key storage box.
Under the hood, you’ll find BMW’s TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine, which produces 450 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. With this drivetrain, these special edition models can hit a 62 mph sprint in 4.7 seconds, with a stop speed of 155 mph. Considering the weight and size of the 7 Series, those are some pretty decent performance numbers. Also, since these special editions are based on the 750Li xDrive, they boast AWD for the best handling possible.
BMW 7 Series
Until BMW finally musters up the courage to introduce a 9 Series to its lineup, the BMW 7 Series is BMW's flagship sedan. It's been produced continuously since 1977, with 2016 being the newest generation. The 7 Series is normally the first in BMW’s lineup to receive new technology and features before they are offered on models below it. As of this writing, the 7 Series is available only as a sedan in three different trim levels. There's the 740i Sedan that has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder. It produces 320 horsepower, can hit the 60 mph sprint in 5.4 seconds, and starts out at $81,300. The next available trim is the 750i Sedan, which boasts a 445 horsepower, 4.4-liter V-8 that pushes the sedan to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. This mid-range model starts out at $94,400. The range-topping 750i xDrive Sedan features AWD and a 4.4-liter V-8 that produces 445 horsepower (like the base 750i sedan), but it can hit the 60 mph sprint in just 4.3 seconds. This range-topping model goes for $97,400 before taxes, options, and delivery.
Read our full review on the BMW 7 Series here.