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Lightweight BMW 7-series in development

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Testing of the sixth-generation BMW 7-series is at an advanced stage ahead of the car’s debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September next year before going on sale in 2016. 

Key among the goals for the new 7-series is a significant weight reduction via the use of a combination of aluminium, magnesium, high-strength steel and carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), the latter of which is set to be used not only for the bonnet and roof but also in load-bearing areas in the floorpan and body.
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