Chicago 2014: 2014 BMW 740Ld

by TTAC Staff

Published: February 7th, 2014

BMW has debuted a diesel-equipped version of its flagship 7-series sedan in the US. Jack will not be driving one.

The 2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive features a direct-injected, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel expected to return a 25 to 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency. With its 8-speed automatic transmission, 255 horsepower and a blonde hair over 400 lb-ft of torque. The interior features are typical of BMW, featuring all the latest in optional Bavarian gizmos.

We’re told the base MSRP for this big body Beemer will be $83,425. Expect to see them in showrooms this spring.

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05lgt on Feb 07, 2014

can't drive one, I'm not 74 years 0ld yet.

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Ellomdian on Feb 07, 2014

I haven't seen if these are available with the AWD system yet - I was astonished with I drove one of the first 4-wheel'd 7's over Eisenhower to Vail. Not that most of your image-conscious Seibener shoppers are going to spec the Diesel AND the AWD.

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