BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
The third generation of the 7-Series, the BMW E38, made its debut in 1994 and set the benchmark for executive sedans at the time. Now, a pre-owned iteration costs a fraction of what it once did, but these heavy-mileage cars can be a handful to maintain and run.
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The E38 provides styling in abundance and for a fraction the cost of a 7 Series G12. Via M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons If you've got your eyes on a luxurious, almost-limo-sized car, then you've undoubtedly had your eyes on the current BMW 7 series.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 autoevolution
BMW's E38 7-Series was a car of firsts, including the first car to have curtain airbags, and also the first 7-Series to have a diesel engine albeit not in the US market. It was, unfortunately also a car of lasts, too: the last 7-Series to have a manual transmission, and as TheSketchMonkey over on YouTube thinks, the last great BMW luxury sedan.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
BMW Generation E38 is the third generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury cars and was produced from 1994 until 2001. The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. Three wheelbase lengths were available — short (i), long (iL) and Limousine (L7).
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The E38 generation was the last BMW 7-Series which was available with a manual transmission. It also was the first production model BMW fitted with a V12 engine. It was a sum of comfort, luxury.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 autoevolution
The E38 was the first 7 Series to offer diesel engines, with inline 6 and V8 options. The variants for the E38 were the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 735i, 740i, and the V12 powered 750i. Long wheelbase variants such as the 740iL and 750iL were also offered, including the extra-long wheelbase L7.
BMW 7 Series (E38) specs 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
Specs for all BMW E38 7 Series. Engine technical specs, power, CO2 emissions, mpg fuel consumption, top speed, 0 to 60 mph, dimensions, tires size, weight
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by Matthew Skwarczek Published on January 10, 2022 4 min read E38 BMW 7 Series guide highlights: The 1995-2001 BMW 7 Series is still regarded as a brand high-water mark for its restrained styling and fun driving dynamics Available with a V8 and a V12, the enthusiast's choice is the 740i Sport
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Buying guide: E38 7 Series If you fancy an uncomplicated yet accomplished and affordable, luxury saloon, then the third-generation 7 Series deserves your serious consideration.
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The E38 remains the best-driving 7 Series ever made. What makes a V-12 special? The generation of 7 before the E38, the E32 from 1986, was the first to have a V-12 in it, and in fact was the first German car equipped with one since World War 2. But what makes a V-12 so unique?
BMW 7 Series (E38) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 autoevolution
The E38 7 Series is widely regarded as one of the best BMW models of all time, and many enthusiasts consider it to be the high point for the automaker's luxury flagship model.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
The E38 7 Series only got the V8 and V12 powertrains in North America, and in BMW parlance, that spells trouble. Catastrophic timing chain failure is a known problem with the V8 cars, along with the mass air flow sensor, the infamous OBD-II lockup, and sensitive suspension components that lead to what the E38 community calls the "shimmy."
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The E38 7 Series was truly the king of opulence in the mid '90s. They can be had for relatively little money now, and if you can find a low mileage 750i for a good price, buy it. The E38's.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
It does seem to show a bit more wear in the back than in the front, which leads us to believe this is/was a chauffeur-driven 7 Series. We should point out this is a 728i, so it features a straight.
BMW 7 Series (E38) Specs & Photos 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 autoevolution
Hard on tyres. Afflicted by wide-ranging niggles and problems. Bore liners of early V8s can degrade. More 'modern' looking than predecessor. A bit bigger (16' 4" long by 6' 1" wide, but a lot heavier at 1,915kg for 740i. Better ride. Luxurious and capable. 193bhp 728i capable of 28-30 mpg.
BMW 7 Series (E38) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 autoevolution
Introduced in 1994, the E38-generation BMW 7 Series was a considerable step forward - and very handsome to boot There's no denying the E38 7 Series is a complex car; all that ageing tech could be a problem, as even the newest E38 7 Series is now two decades old. BMW reckoned that the E38 had more computing power than Apollo 11, in fact.