IM L7

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IM L7
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Overview
Manufacturer IM Motors
Also calledZhiji L7
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Shanghai
Body and chassis
Class Full-size car (E)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Electric motor
Power output
  • RWD:
  • 250 kW (340 hp; 340 PS)
  • AWD:
  • 177 kW (237 hp; 240 PS) (front)
  • 250 kW (340 hp; 340 PS) (back)
  • 427 kW (577 hp; 580 PS) (combined)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive
Battery
Electric range 615 km (382 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length5,098 mm (200.7 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)

The IM L7 is a battery electric full-size sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer IM Motors, also known as Zhiji Motors, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, Pudong New Area and Alibaba. Production of the vehicle started in early 2022.

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Overview

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IM L7 front
IM L7 rear IM L7 004.jpg
IM L7 rear

The IM L7 was revealed as a prototype on 19 April 2021, at Auto Shanghai, alongside the IM LS7 concept SUV and Airo 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 went on sale in Q1 2022. [3]

Specifications

The IM L7 uses 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 (250 kW; 340 PS), while the top-level variant uses a twin-motor setup, with 237 hp (177 kW; 240 PS) in the front motor and 340 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) 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]

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References

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  2. ↑ "SAIC, Alibaba-backed EV brand IM begins presale of first model L7". Gasgoo. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
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