Which BMW 740 model is four-wheel drive?
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In the BMW 740 series, the BMW 740Li is four-wheel drive. The high-end 740Li, all 750Li models, and the M760Li in the BMW 7 Series are equipped with four-wheel drive systems. The function of BMW's four-wheel drive system: BMW uses the xDrive system, an intelligent all-wheel drive system developed by BMW. This system can adjust the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, thereby enhancing driving stability. Classification of four-wheel drive vehicles: Four-wheel drive vehicles can be divided into three types: part-time four-wheel drive, on-demand four-wheel drive, and full-time four-wheel drive. Part-time four-wheel drive allows switching between rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, full-time four-wheel drive does not offer a two-wheel drive mode, and on-demand four-wheel drive typically operates in front-wheel drive mode.
I've always been quite interested in the drivetrain system of the BMW 7 Series, especially the all-wheel-drive versions. The currently available BMW 740 primarily includes the 740Li xDrive model, where the 'xDrive' designation indicates standard all-wheel drive. For example, the 2024 740Li Executive M Sport Package launched late last year features an xDrive system that can distribute power optimally to all four wheels within 0.1 seconds, delivering exceptional stability. When choosing a model, it's important to pay attention to the suffix, as the same 740 series also includes rear-wheel-drive 740i versions. These all-wheel-drive models typically cost tens of thousands more, but they provide much greater peace of mind in rainy or snowy conditions, especially during high-speed cornering where there's no tail slide at all. During my test drive, I clearly felt that the all-wheel-drive version offers significantly better traction on slippery roads, making mountain driving much more confident.
