Despite its being embargoed for publication until the 5th of July, official information and images of BMW?s brand new 7-series luxury sedan have found their way on to multiple websites today, leaving us little choice but to share the good news with our readers.

The 2009 7-series has been cleaned up considerably for its fifth-generation, forgoing the slightly tormented surfaces of the former car in favor of altogether more conventional sheet metal. The sedan?s muscular shoulder line, aggressive stance on its wheels, and lowered headlamps give it a menace that?s rather welcome in this typically staid segment. That said, we can?t say as though we?re fully onboard with the upswept, curvy rear light clusters, which look a little awkward where severed by the trunk lid.

At launch, U.S. BMW dealerships can expect to get two versions of the new Seven, a 750i and a slightly longer (5.5 inches) 750Li. Both cars will be powered by the400 horsepower 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 now found in the X6, and hooked up to a silky six-speed automatic transmission. The automaker is also promising an even more sophisticated version of its high-tech suspension system, improved fuel economy, more ?weight-efficient? construction, and of course a brand new stab at the well-liked i-Drive user interface.

Browse the gallery above for a whole load of 2009 BMW 7-series images.

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