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With added detail, it’s easy to see that the 2008 BMW 7 Series is evolutionary rather than revolutionary like its predecessor. Some think the design is toned down, but we believe that people have simply gotten used to BMW’s styling – the bustle butt remains, the character line running from the bulging front wheel well to the rear of the car is more pronounced, and the hood gets additional detail for stronger definition. The headlamps are more curvaceous, and the front bumper looks similar to that on the 3 Series. Overall, the design is more cohesive and less a collection of interesting elements that don’t play nice together.

As for powertrains, it’s not a leap of faith to expect the standard 2008 BMW 750i to come equipped with the 4.8-liter V8 engine that debuted for the 2006 model year, perhaps making a bit more power than the current 360 horses. The 750i is likely to be launched as a long-wheelbase model first, with an upgrade version in M-powered or V12 trim later.

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