BMW stretches the 730 limit

BMW"s chauffeur style car, the 730Ld, is now available in Ireland for the modest specialist market. The long-wheelbase BMW 730Ld is the latest addition to the marque"s flagship model range and is aimed at chauffeurs and business-users. Priced at €119,560, the 730Ld offers an additional 14cm of legroom for rear seat passengers and a wealth of optional enhancements aimed at cocooning occupants in a hi-tech, luxurious environment. The new BMW is powered by an all-aluminium 2,993cc straight-six cylinder diesel engine that produces 245bhp at 4,000rpm. A peak torque figure of 540Nm is attained from 1,750rpm through to 3,000rpm and this results in a 0 to 100km/h time of 7.3 seconds and a 248 km/h top speed. Its 194g/km emission figure is class-leading for conventionally powered luxury cars, as is its 7.3 l/100km combined fuel consumption figure. The car comes with a six-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The latest 730Ld builds on the standard-wheelbase specification with self-levelling rear suspension, chrome rain channels in the roof, illuminated interior rear vanity mirrors and an electrically-powered sunblind for the rear window. This long-wheelbase specification can be enhanced with optional multi-adjustable Comfort Seats for both front and rear seat passengers. This is complemented by individually heated and air-conditioned seats that can also be fitted, in the rear, with a massaging capability. Two levels of a rear entertainment package complete the initial bespoke passenger experience. The BMW Business package comprises twin adjustable eight-inch flat screen monitors with a remote control. The system is flexible enough to permit two different programmes, DVDs or MP3 devices and games consoles to be played or viewed at the same time.