BMW 7 ActiveHybrid made its debut also at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Along with the X6 Hybrid vehicle, the 7 ActiveHybrid plays an important part in BMW's EfficientDynamics programme. Despite the fact that the two hybrids share a common branding proper name, the ActiveHybrid 7 uses a different electric bulldoze setup from the X6 Hybrid and it's existence considered a balmy hybrid. The system was developed in collaboration with Mercedes Benz.

The upgraded V8 twin-turbo with High Precision Direct Injection runs together, at the same fourth dimension, with a 3-phase synchronous electric motor which is positioned between the engine and the torque converter. The electric motor generates approximately twenty hp and peak torque of 155 lb-ft.

The "pumped up" V8 twin-turbo engine produces 40 horsepower more than the engine found in the 750i/Li models to a total of 400 horsepower. The overall combined output is being advertised at 455 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to sixty mph in 4.eight seconds (preliminary), while delivering fuel economy approximately 15% better than the 750i.

bmw 7 hybrid 19 655x438 The ActiveHybrid seven uses a lithium-ion battery pack supplying 120 volts.  A nickel-metallic hydrid technology (NiMH) battery pack is featured in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 with a total capacity of 2.4 kWh. Liquid cooling is used for even greater functioning on the NiMH battery.

The 7 Series Hybrid has the drive power transmitted via an 8-Speed automatic manual.

The 7 Series ActiveHybrid volition launch in Apr 2010 with a price tag lower than the flagship 760Li.