BMW SA Unveils Gary Player Signature 7 Series

BMW South Africa has revealed the Gary Player Signature 7 Series, a bespoke M760e model inspired by the SA golf legend it was named for. 

BMW 760e xDrive

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Through the firm’s Individual Manufaktur service, BMW South Africa has produced a personalised M760e xDrive inspired by SA golf icon Gary Player. The luxury saloon features exclusive finishes and materials, and intricate detailing that reflect both Player’s legacy and BMW’s dedication to customisation.

The exterior is finished in two-tone, Black Sapphire Metallic and BMW Individual Dravit Grey Metallic to exude what the automaker calls “understated elegance”. Player’s signature logo is laser-engraved in the C-pillars, while the handcrafted interior showcases embroidered upholstery, engraved trim pieces, and subtle golf-inspired elements. Complementing the design are Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) accessories, a Montblanc key box, and a bespoke writing instrument. In July 2025, Player visited the BMW Group Plant in Dingolfing, Germany to witness the car’s completion and personally apply the “finishing touch” – the installation of the BMW roundel.

Commissioned in celebration of Player’s 90th birthday, the bespoke M760e xDrive is being auctioned to raise funds for the Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School through The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation. The auction is already open (since 17 October) and closes on 30 October 2025 – one day before Player turns 90 on 1 November.

Under the bonnet, the BMW M760e xDrive pairs a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a combined system output of 420 kW and 800 N.m of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Bavarian brand says this opulent hybrid saloon completes the 0–100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, while offering an emissions-free WLTP operating range of up to 90 km. The “standard” M760e xDrive is priced from R3 090 000.

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