BMW 7 Series Hybrid Gets A Gorgeous 500-HP Makeover

The new M5 CS and its smaller sibling the M2 CS are two of BMW’s best sports cars on the market. The full-sized luxury barge that is the 7 Series isn’t as well known for its performance capabilities; sure you get some seriously fast versions, but in general, they’re not the go-to performance model. After giving the M2 CS a serious power boost, German tuning specialistDahler Design has a different opinion on BMW’s executive limousine. This BMW 745Le xDrive has been tuned to produce more power than the new M3 CS, and even sports a slight exterior makeover.

Dahler started under the hood, where it increased the power levels of the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine from a stock 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, to an impressive 408 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. That’s a serious number, but don’t forget that the 745Le xDrive also packs an electric motor that contributes another 111 hp and 195 lb-ft, for a total system output of 521 hp and 637 lb-ft. Those figures easily surpass those of the M3 CS, which can only muster 503 hp and 479 lb-ft from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six engine, and takes the fight straight to the 750i.

Not only does Dahler significantly boost the 7er’s performance, but it also offers some other tasteful accessories, such as a stainless steel exhaust system, and even a sport suspension system that gives the big seven a slight drop in ride height for a more planted look. Unfortunately, cars with adaptive air suspension systems can’t fit this option. Dahler also decided to change up the wheel design with a set of massive 22-inch alloy wheels from its CDC1 Forged series, boasting a bold ten-spoke design and 35 percent less weight than the stock wheels. Dahler also offers a 21-inch wheel option, but go big or go home right?