BMW L7
The BMW E38 model was the basis for the 1995 through 2001 BMW 7 Series automobiles. The development of the third generation 7-series, codenamed "Entwicklung 99", began in early 1988 and included initially a styling work done under design director Claus Luthe. This design was later refined into the production form by engineers and approved by the board 36 months before the 1994 production. On April 27, 1993, German design patents were filed and on October 27, 1993 in the United States. The series production started on February 17, 1994. In May 1994, the 1995 model year E38 BMW 7 Series was unveiled.
Specifications
The E38 models were available with either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission and the 730d, 740d, 740i/iL, and 750i/iL had a 5-speed ZF automatic standard. The engine variants in Europe were 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), 740d and 750i. The 740i/iL were powered by a 4.4L V8 engine, while the 5.4L V12 was BMW's premium vehicle with a 322 bhp (240 kW; 326 PS) engine, used for the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. Long-wheelbase variants were available in both V8 and V12 models, with an additional executive "L7" model offered in Europe. The base prices in 2001 for the 740i, 740iL and 750iL were US$62,900, US$66,900 and US$92,100, respectively. The Protection Line light-armored vehicles were also built from 2000-2001 using the 740iL and 750iL platforms. These models included body armor, bullet-resistant glass and run-flat tires, with prices ranging from US$99,100 to US$124,400.
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