BMW's next-generation 7-Series sedan may be the first model powered

BMW's next-generation 7-Series sedan may be the first model powered by the company's upcoming modular six-cylinder engine.

The company's flagship sedan will also be eventually outfitted with a four-cylinder engine from the same family, paired with an electric motor in a hybrid configuration, unnamed sources have told Car & Driver.

Details surrounding the six-cylinder offering remain unclear, though the hybrid setup is said to be good for approximately 300 horsepower and capable of eventually hitting the speed limiter at 155 mph.

The new engine lineup promises to improve both performance and efficiency. The sixth-generation 7-Series is also expected to be lighter than the current model, shedding more than 600 pounds and lighter than the current 5-Series, thanks to aluminum and carbon fiber.

BMW's all-new full-size sedan is expected to debut sometime next year, likely shipping for the 2016 model year.


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