The 740e is the predecessor of the very promising 745e. The 740e had what could best be described as just a good-enough powertrain. It was a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with produced 111-hp electric motor-generator.
Going into 2020, the BMW tuned this powertrain, swapping it with the turbocharged inline-six four-cylinder gas engine. To say the least, this one makes the 745e tide bit quicker, allowing it to scale from Zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The 740e does it in 5.2.
The battery equated this car is the same lithium-ion found in several 7-series cars and carries, however, capacity is increased from 9.2 to 12.0 kWh. It does about 16 miles on electric power only, according to EPA estimates.
BMW has pushed the carbon fiber element to another level. In this and on the interior side of the B-pillar frame, you find the “Carbon Core” inscription. This is just to emphasize that this car is built using carbon fiber in immense detail in order to reduce weight just as much as possible.
This car has what BMW calls Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight, which close to 10 times brighter ordinary LED headlights. They need quite some good care for they are really expensive.
BMW retains its good offer for large luxurious sedans. The 754e follows squarely in the same pattern and affords to be much more than a comfortable rider; it is a statement car.
