The 7 Series - First luxury sport sedan featuring BMW?s ActiveHybrid techno

An upgraded twin-turbo, direct injected V8 engine is attached to an MGSet allowing the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 a combined output of 455 HP and maximum torque of 516 lb-ft (preliminary). The MGSet itself is capable of generating 20 HP, peak torque of 155 lb-ft. and 27 HP brake force. Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the MGSet positioned between the engine and the torque converter. The electric motor sends and receives its energy to and from a Li-Ion battery specifically designed for use in this automobile. Additionally, there is not no starter, alternator, or belt drive for the A/C compressor and hydraulic pump.