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BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven
BMW has updated its flagship sedan, the 2027 i7 60 xDrive, with a new battery pack and infotainment tech. The new battery pack has a capacity of 112.5 kWh, up from 101.7 kWh in the previous model. The 2027 i7 also features silicon carbide inverters and more compact packaging in the drive units, as well as a new domain controller system that replaces multiple electronic control units with a few powerful domain controllers. This new system allows for faster processing power, improved chassis control, and easier software updates. The 2027 i7 will be available in three variants: the 50 xDrive, the i7 60 xDrive, and the more powerful M70 xDrive.
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