[5] The CLAR platform adopts technology first introduced in BMW i models, namely the introduction of carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer as structural chassis components.

[8] The international launch of the new BMW 7 Series was at the 2015 Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

[10] Production commenced in July 2015 at the Dingolfing manufacturing plant in Germany,[11] with global vehicle sales starting in October 2015.

The usage of CFRP allows for weight reduction due to being lighter than steel and aluminium.

[16] Aluminium has been applied to the doors, boot lid, brake system, wheel hubs and rear suspension arms, further reducing weight and unsprung masses.

The active anti-roll system is optionally available with an electro-hydraulic actuator that improves damper reaction times.

A number of advanced driver assistance systems for the BMW 7 Series have been reworked to work autonomously or partly so—the parking system utilises a number of radar sensors and a stereo camera at the rear, allowing it to execute parking manoeuvres independently and can be operated with a digital key fob.

In addition, it is able to detect lane markings and traffic, as well as alter the steering responsiveness to improve driving comfort.

The parts are a black grille, carbon fibre mirrors, side skirts and sport brakes for facelift models.

[22][23] Initially, each model can be equipped with all-wheel drive and is mated to an 8-speed Steptronic ZF automatic transmission.

[35] BMW's Auto eDrive function allows drivers to choose how the car operates and features modes for pure electric driving and performance.

[33] Under the EPA test cycle, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance has a combined city/highway fuel economy rating of 3.7 L/100 km (64 mpg‑US; 76.9 mpg‑imp), corresponding to an energy consumption of 1.2 MJ/km (52 kWh/100 mi).

[34] The Alpina B7 xDrive was announced by BMW North America in February 2016 with sales starting in September.

The Alpina B7 features a 447 kW (599 hp) 4.4 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivering 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque and a more luxurious interior.

It is also the first V12-powered BMW model ever made to feature xDrive as standard, breaking the trend of the previous V12-engined BMWs which were only rear-wheel drive.

Several pieces of exterior trim are finished in "Cerium Grey", most notably the mirror caps, side "Air Breathers" and the tailpipe embellishers.

This receives modifications to the exterior and interior which create a luxurious appearance, compared to the sporty aesthetics of the standard M760Li.

On 18 January 2022, BMW announced a new limited edition M760Li xDrive simply called "The Final V12.

The main technological feature is the Extended Traffic Jam Assistant which allows the driver to leave the steering wheel at speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph) during urban city driving.

The system manages steering, acceleration and braking of the car and cameras ensure that the driver pays attention on the road.

The new engine combined with electric motors generates a power output of 290 kW (389 hp) and 599 N⋅m (442 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Complete knock-down (CKD) assembly is conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia[48] and at the BMW Thailand plant in Rayong.