IM L7

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IM L7
Zhiji iM L7 001.jpg
IM L7 (front) at Auto Shanghai, 2021
Overview
ManufacturerIM Motors
Also calledZhiji L7
Production2022 (to commence)
AssemblyShanghai, China
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Electric motor340 hp single rear motor (base model)
237 hp + 340 hp twin motors (top model)
TransmissionSingle speed
Battery93 kWh battery
Electric range615 km (382 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length5,098 mm (200.7 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)

IM L7 is a full-size luxury electric sedan to be produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer IM Motors, also known as Zhiji Motors, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Pudong New Area. Production is slated to start in early 2022.

Overview[]

IM L7 right side and front
IM L7 left side and rear

The IM L7 was revealed as a prototype on April 19, 2021, at Auto Shanghai, alongside the IM LS7 concept SUV and concept car.[1] On the same day, the car went on pre-sale.[2] The L7 is intended to be a competitor of the shorter Tesla Model S in the Chinese car market, with its IM AD autonomous driving system, and will go on sale in Q1 2022.[3]

Specifications[]

The IM L7 utilizes the company's IM AD intelligent driving system, which uses Nvidia's Jetson Xavier chipset, LIDAR, 12 cameras, 5 millimeter wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. This enables the car to be driven autonomously on freeways and semi-autonomously on city streets, as well be summoned by the driver and parked by itself.[3]

The base variant of the L7 uses a single rear motor with 340 hp, while the top-level variant uses a twin-motor setup, with 237 hp in the front motor and 340 in the back, each of the motors using a 93 kWh battery with a NEDC range of 615 km (382 mi).[3] The IM L7 uses wireless charging.[4]

The chassis used for the IM L7 was developed with input of British engineering consultant Williams Advanced Engineering, which features four wheel steering and a CDC electronic-controlled damping system.[3]

Interior[]

The interior features both a 39 in (99 cm) dashboard touchscreen and a 12.3 in (31 cm) center touchscreen, as well touchpads on the steering wheel. The car is equipped with a 22-speaker sound system with a total output of 1120 watts.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Tudose, Sergio (12 April 2021). "IM L7 Is China's Latest Luxury EV Saloon, Will Take You to 62 MPH in 3.9 Seconds". Autoevolution. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  2. ^ "SAIC, Alibaba-backed EV brand IM begins presale of first model L7". Gasgoo. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e de Feijter, Tycho (10 September 2021). "IM L7 Is A New Tesla-Killing Electric Sedan From China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Sam D. (12 April 2021). "Zhiji L7 Is An Electric Sports Sedan From China With Wireless Charging, 620-Mile Range". Carsoops. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
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