Under the Hood

The 760's 6.0-liter V-12 generates 438 horsepower and 444 pounds-feet of torque. The gear selector for the six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission is located just ahead of the steering-wheel rim. A steering-wheel button selects Drive, Sport or Manual shift mode. Buttons at the front and back of the steering wheel can be used to execute manual gear changes.

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    The concept
    The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The speed specified using the lever on the steering column is maintained. The system brakes on downhill gradients if engin ...

    Vehicle equipment
    All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...

    Safety
    The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction ...