It’s also interesting how BMW values this target customer; it makes a bold exception to its values and strategy of green, efficient performance. But, II can completely see certain 7 owners I’ve known lusting after this in every regard (this has a double meaning).

Question — why combine an 8sp with a V12 that has the widest power band seen outside of a veyron? Is it just to achieve 21mpg?

I wish the videos showed less “stately” driving, like perhaps cornering/slalom, etc. (perhaps evading those vagrants begging at intersections, or dead polar bears). The PDF notes that the 760il comes with active roll stabilization (some implementation), but the videos don’t demonstrate any benefit. Motorweek recently ran the 750il through the course and the roll characteristics looked positively awful, especially for a BMW, though they didn’t mention if it had this feature.