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Larte Design unveils first tuning kit for facelifted BMW 7 Series
German tuner Larte Design has launched the first aftermarket kit for the facelifted BMW 7 Series G70, combining carbon-fibre body parts, forged wheels and a rear diffuser with extra brake lights.
By Charlotte Redford · 3 min read
German tuning specialist Larte Design has released the first aftermarket package for the facelifted BMW 7 Series, giving owners of the flagship saloon a far more aggressive look. The company, based in Erkrath, Germany, produces its parts to order. The kit is aimed at the facelifted G70 7 Series, which has been in production since early July, and it reshapes the car's front, rear and sides in one coordinated package.
The standout component is a one-piece rear diffuser that incorporates additional brake lights at the corners. Larte says the diffuser is designed so the tow hitch remains usable, a practical detail for owners who need towing capability. At the front, a bumper overlay is fitted to the new illuminated kidney grille, linking the lower bumper to the car's most distinctive styling feature. An optional carbon-fibre bonnet is also available, although it is presented as an upgrade rather than a standard part of the kit. Side carbon skirts and a trunk spoiler complete the exterior changes.
Larte also offers forged wheels, which customers can configure individually in design and colour. Finishes include gloss or matte dry carbon, or paint matched to the car's body colour. To simplify choice, the company has grouped the options into three packages. The Executive package uses body-coloured paint, the Contrast package exposes the carbon elements, and the Statement package combines full carbon bodywork with the forged wheels. Buyers who prefer a more targeted upgrade can also order individual components separately.
Installation is designed to avoid permanent modification. According to Larte, the parts bolt onto the existing mounting points and require no drilling. The company states that parking sensors, cameras and driver assistance systems continue to work with the kit fitted. The same parts also fit the electric i7 variant of the 7 Series. Larte does not claim any performance gains for either version, so the package is purely a cosmetic and styling upgrade.
The company backs the kit with a 36-month warranty and says each component carries German certification. Delivery is offered door to door, and fitting is handled through a network of authorised partners. Larte continues to sell its earlier kit for the pre-facelift G70, so owners of the older model are not left without options.
The source material does not state prices or a timeline for availability, so it is not yet clear when the kits will reach customers or what they will cost. Those details are likely to determine how quickly the upgrade gains traction among owners of the new 7 Series.
Source: bmwblog.com
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