BMW 740i
The BMW E38 model served as the foundation for the 1995 to 2001 7 Series. In early 1988, the development of the third-generation 7 Series with the code name of "Entwicklung 99" was initiated. From 1989 to 1990, the design process was controlled by design director Claus Luthe until Boyke Boyer's concept design was selected and further improved for production in April 1990. In February 1991, the completed design was approved by the board three years prior to the 1994 launch. Design patents of a pre-production prototype were filed in Germany in April 1993, followed by another filing in the United States in October 1993. Production of the model began on July 23, 1993 with pilot production models, followed by US-spec variants on January 13, 1994 and series production starting on February 17, 1994. In May 1994, the 1995 model year E38 BMW 7-Series was revealed.
Specifications
The E38 models came with either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission. The 730d, 740d, 740i/iL, and 750i/iL had a standard 5-speed ZF automatic gearbox. As for engine variants, Europe had the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), 740d, and 750i. In America, the models were sold in 740i, 740iL, and 750iL form. The 740i/iL featured a 4.4 L V8 engine with a starting price of US$62,900 for the 740i, US$66,900 for the 740iL, and US$92,100 for the 750iL. More rare was the 5.4 L V12 delivering a power output of 322 bhp (240 kW; 326 PS). V8 and V12 models were made available with long-wheelbase variants, with the letter "L" added to their designation. A unique executive long-wheelbase limousine model called the BMW L7 was specifically created, using the 740iL (4.4 L V8) and 750iL (5.4 L V12) engines. Protection Line light-armored vehicles were built from 2000-2001, built on the 740iL and 750iL platforms and costing US$99,100 and US$124,400 respectively. They featured body armor, bullet-resistant glass, and run-flat tires.
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