BMW’s current i7 has already become a frequent subject for aftermarket reinterpretations, even before the updated version of the 7 Series officially arrives. One of the latest examples comes from Larte Design, and this one does not exactly aim for restraint. The electric sedan shown in fresh social media images wears a glossy black finish, new aero parts, and a rear treatment that immediately raises eyebrows: exhaust-style outlets on a car that, of course, has no exhaust system to begin with.
At the back, the tuner fitted a newly shaped diffuser where large trim pieces emerge on both outer sides, imitating tailpipes. The center section carries an additional brake light placed low, almost like a motorsport-inspired insert, while vertical blades frame the lower area. Above that, the trunk lid no longer remains untouched either, now carrying a wing that changes the silhouette more than expected for a luxury sedan.
The front section follows the same direction, though perhaps with slightly less visual shock. A revised chin spoiler extends lower than standard and adds side blades, while the hood appears different as well. Along the profile, extra side skirt components continue the theme, tying the front and rear additions together. None of the pieces looks accidental; whether they belong on an electric limousine is another matter.
Wheel choice is equally deliberate. The photographed BMW i7 receives a fresh set of rims built around a dense, intricate spoke layout that stands apart from the factory designs. Carbon fiber details are also part of the package, added across several exterior sections. On black paint, they blend in rather than shout, but they are there.
Larte Design describes the project using phrases such as “precise fitment,” “clean panel alignment,” and an absence of “visual noise.” Those lines accompanied the images published earlier this week. What remains unanswered is why simulated exhaust elements were considered necessary on a battery-powered flagship sedan. The company offers no explanation for that particular decision.
The timing is notable because BMW itself is preparing the facelifted 7 Series and i7. That revised generation is close, and unlike several newer BMW projects, it is not expected to adopt the Neue Klasse visual language. Instead, the upcoming update is set to keep the current evolutionary direction, with revised lighting signatures, redesigned bumpers, and further changes inside—possibly underneath as well.
This modified i7, therefore, arrives just before BMW presents its own next step, although the factory version will almost certainly avoid decorative tailpipes.
BMW i7 by Larte Design – Photo Gallery
