Marking the introduction of the BMW 760Li to the press, BMW Individual presents the concept car 760Li Yachtline, a true masterpiece in automobile construction. With this exceptional interpretation the division of BMW M, founded back in 1992, has once again produced proof of its competence:
The concept car 760Li Yachtline, designed by BMW Individual, features a carefully selected combination of exclusive equipment, which gives this car its authentic yachting character.
The 760Li Yachtline enables many BMW 7 Series customers who have a passion for yachting, to show their passion through their choice of car. You are sailing the seven seas by yacht. But which is the appropriate saloon to go with it? BMW Individual answers this question with a most distinctive interpretation of the BMW 760Li.
The interior, in particular, gives the 760Li Yachtline its maritime character: The deco trim in the cockpit and in the rear compartment is made of high-grade mahogany which incorporates maple strips, bestowing the interior an exclusive yachting ambience, further accentuated by the emblems of a compass embroidered on the anthracite floor carpet. It goes without saying that the Merino leather in Champagne colour is included in the all-leather package, as one would expect of a car boasting such a high degree of exclusivity. Due to its natural quality, this leather is smooth and supple, making it a very special experience to sit on the 16-way adjustable comfort seats.
The exterior paint exclusive to the BMW 760Li Yachtline is called 'Night blue metallic'. Illuminated doorsill strips bearing the 'BMW Individual' logo, high-gloss shadowline trim on all chrome-plated parts featured by the 'standard 7 Series model' as well as body-colour roof trims effectively demonstrate that this is a very special 7 Series model. White indicator lights and the BMW Individual 20'' wheels underline the BMW 7 Series' characteristic design and skilfully round off the 760Li Yachtline's exterior look.
As with a yacht, it is the smaller details that contribute to the perfection of an automobile. BMW Individual designers have therefore paid special attention to a host of further details like the harmonious combination of the anthracite floor carpet and the roof lining in Alcantara anthracite. The contrast between light and dark colours is a design cue, which has been continued in the design of the bicoloured steering wheel, which comes in Champagne/Black. And last but not least the humidor, integrated into the front part of the center armrest, shows that very special details are concealed in the BMW Individual 760Li.
In addition to this, customers will be able to order additional extras, as is usual with cars designed by BMW Individual. Further maritime features on offer include a compass integrated into the interior mirror as well as cardan reading lights. Technological highlights are the intercom system as well as the DVD system with two 6.5-inch monitors integrated into the backrests of the front seats. The wide selection of special options is rounded off by worktables and a cooling box with an increased refrigerating capacity, located between the rear-compartment seats. The BMW 7 Series featuring the BMW Individual's Yachtline equipment should be available from 2003.
Text and photos courtesy of BMW AG
