In a deleted scene, while leaving Bond made the excuse "Left the keys in the car" to the civilians. Montauk: Introduced in 2003, overall ‘beefier’ design. James Bond Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Troika: Meaning trike or three-wheel model, it is a R1200C with a side car. L 5,124 mm (201.7 in),W 1,862 mm (73.3 in),H 1,435 mm (56.5 in) The vehicle also came equipped with a fingerprint-protected safe hidden behind the passenger airbag compartment. 1993–2001 Seventeen vehicles were used during filming of the German scenes. Model Power x12 rocketsCaltrops dispenserTear gas emitters 50 Vehicles. The BMW 750iL is a member of the BMW 7 Series of luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. During a chase sequence in the Atlantic Hotel parking garage, its windshield (despite able to withstand sledgehammer blows) and rear window are shot out by a combination of grenades and assault rifle gunfire from Elliot Carver's henchmen who were at the wheel of two Mercedes S Classes, an Opel Senator Mk2 and a Ford Scorpio Mk1. BMW 750iL Electronics and alarm for an optional, keyless anti-theft system were pre-installed. 2,185 kg (4,820 lb) The 750i was BMW's flagship sedan and was featured in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies as the car driven by James Bond . Introduced in 1977, the 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine. The R1200C was designed by BMW head designer David Robb,[2] featuring a cruiser riding posture. Production The E38 was also the first generation of 7 series to be available with the option of a diesel, was the first BMW to have televisions fitted , the first to have a five speed automatic gearbox and the first car ever to be fitted with curtain airbags. Introduced in 1977, the 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine. Since originally shipped to this market, one has been imported into the USA. 4 into Ontario and 2 into Quebec. Classic: The "Classic" was not a new model, but after the Avantgarde and the Independent versions came on the market, it was the "original" R1200C. Tomorrow Never Dies. 346 hp (258 kW; 351 PS) BMW 750iL In 2012, the bike was later featured in the Bond in Motion. Avantgarde: Introduced in 2000, less chrome (added graphite look), medium height bars, ABS a cost option. When BMW ended production of the R1200C lineup, Dr. Herbert Diess, then President BMW Motorrad, cited a prime reason for discontinuing the bike was the apparent unsuitability of the 1,170 cc (71 cu in), 61 hp (45 kW) engine to then current market tastes and the unavailability of a suitable engine for further development, but did not rule out BMW pursuing a reinterpretation of the cruiser idea at a later date. The car ironically ends up crashing into an Avis car rental store at street level. Behind the scenes The R1200C features in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. Three more BMW's were used as backup for the hidden drivers. Vehicle information The continuous-motion Active Comfort Seat technology was introduced in 1998 to improve comfort and reduce fatigue for the driver and front passenger. The BMW R1200C was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad from 1997 to 2004. BMW Displayed at the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) in Frankfurt in 1997, the side car had a torpedo-like nose, interior with leather matching the motorcycle seat, a shock that laid horizontally in front of the third wheel with a wooden step over it for the passenger, and a spoked wheel matching the motorcycle wheels. BMW was also the first European car manufacturer to offer an integrated satellite navigation screen which featured on the E38 7 Series. The 750iL was essentially a long-wheelbase 750i (the "L" is from the German word for long, "lang"). The 750i was BMW's flagship sedan and was featured in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies as the car driven by James Bond. Features of the BMW 750iL included high-pressure headlight washers, auto-leveling xenon HID headlamps (The E38 was the first car in the world to feature Xenon headlights), power moonroof, a sound system with 14 speakers and four subwoofers as well as 6-disc CD changer and rain-sensing wipers. One car was equipped with the sliding glove compartment revealing a safe and only used for this one scene. Dimensions Transmission BMW manufactured 40,218 units, including a smaller engine version, the R850C, which was produced from 1997 to 2000.[1]. For the 1200cc model, new colors configurations were available including a black engine, the rear shock was upgraded to be an adjustable hydraulic shock, and the electronic ignition and fuel injection were adjusted. https://jamesbond.fandom.com/wiki/BMW_750iL?oldid=92838. Other features included an automatic climate control system with separate controls for the driver and passenger, a three-position memory system for the driver’s seat, safety-belt height, new steering wheel and outside mirrors. The remaining seven 'pristine' cars were used only for back-up and exterior shots, including one that was being kept in Hamburg for shooting there. [citation needed] The R1200C was one of four BMW motorcycles featured in The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in 1998. Another, dubbed the 'cannon', was specially prepared to be propelled off the roof in the car chase's climax. The 750i (and iL) came with a 5.4 L V12 346 hp (258 kW; 351 PS) engine, as was used in the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. The R1200C was BMW's attempt to tap into this market, and was a significant departure from their previous endeavors. It was stripped off as much weight as possible in order to be fired from a special rig. 2004 Changes: For the final production year BMW added dual ignition, integral ABS (the brake pedal and lever, when applied independently, actuate both front and rear brakes simultaneously), improved transmission, and a passenger comfort seat available at no extra cost. The 750iL could be controlled remotely via Bond's Ericsson cell phone, which flipped open to reveal an LCD display and trackpad. Michelle Yeoh, in her role as Chinese spy Wai Lin, rode the bike in the scene where she and 007 run from Elliot Carver's henchmen, who are chasing them in a helicopter. Used during sequences set in Germany, the car came equipped with a security system that sprayed tear gas and delivered electric shocks to intruders. Video monitors were attached to cameras hidden in the wing mirrors and on top of the windscreen. Armament The size of the plate could indicate the car being a US-spec model. An oddity of the R1200CL was its "M" shaped windscreen that created a large notch in the center so the driver has an unobstructed view ahead. The number plate of the BMW is almost the same as the Aston Martin DB5, which is B:MT 2144. Defense mechanisms included a roof-mounted rocket launcher, self-sealing and re-inflating tyres, a cable cutting device in the front bonnet emblem and a caltrop dispenser under the rear bumper. The 750iL featured an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim. R1200CL: Introduced in 2002, full dress touring model that added a tachometer and analog-style clock to the instrument panel, extended rake, larger wheel size, alloy wheels, fairing, two smaller stacked separate lights for high beams, cruise control, driver floor boards, heel/toe shifter, six-speed gear box, oversized passenger seat, two 12V power outlets, heated hand grips, heated seats, clam-shell side cases and removable top case with passenger backrest. From its inception, the R1200C featured a passenger seat that could fold up to become a driver backrest with three different angles, adjustable while riding.