The brand's first V12 was introduced back in 1987 ... It can be found under the hood of a range of high-end BMW models, including the X5, X7, and 7 Series, as well as the 8 Series and its Alpina ...

With almost 2.4 tons to pull it’s tempting to think that the most humble xDrive30d version of the X7 will be something ... If more grunt is required though, BMW's quad-turbocharged M50d will ...