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1997 BMW 740i

BMW 740i - E38

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

740i - E38

BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a range of full size luxury sedans produced by BMW starting for the 1978 model year. The 7 Series is BMW&#39;s flagship model, and is exclusively available as a 4 door sedan. Over the course of its production, the 7 Series has seen six generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e23/">E23 (1978-1987)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e32/">E32 (1986-1994)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 (1995-2001)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">E65 (2002-2008)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/f01/">F01 (2009-2015)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/g11/">G11 (2016-2021)</a>.

The BMW 7 Series is a range of full size luxury sedans produced by BMW starting for the 1978 model year. The 7 Series is BMW's flagship…

7 Series

BMW 7 Series - E38

The third generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">BMW 7 Series</a> was introduced for the 1995 model year. Known as the E38, these new 7 Series cars were available in short or long configuration as well as with a variety of inline 6, V8 and V12 engines. The E38 was the first 7 Series to offer diesel engines, with inline 6 and V8 options. The most notable variants for the E38 were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/728i/">728i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/735i/">735i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/740i/">740i</a>, and the V12 powered 750i. Long wheelbase variants such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/740il/">740iL</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/750il/">750iL</a> were also offered, including the extra-long wheelbase <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/l7/">L7</a>. Built until 2001, the E38 was replaced by the fourth generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">BMW E65 7 Series</a> for the 2002 model year.

The third generation of BMW 7 Series was introduced for the 1995 model year. Known as the E38, these new 7 Series cars were available in…

7 Series - E38

The 740i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The 740i, like its long wheelbase <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/740il/">740iL</a> sibling, were initially powered by BMW&#39;s M60B40 engine. This 4.0L V8 engine was only used for two years as it suffered from compression problems. The M60B40 was replaced for 1997 by BMW&#39;s 4.4L M62B44 V8 unit, which featured improved torque and a wider powerband, but similar horsepower. This 4.4L engine saw a technical update for 1999. Known as the M62TUB44, this V8 unit featured improved torque and response, while maintaining similar horsepower ratings.&nbsp;The 740i was offered with manual and automatic transmission options sending power to the rear wheels. Production of the E38 740i ended in 2001, although the model series would continue life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">E65 BMW 7 Series</a>.&nbsp;

The 740i was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The 740i, like its long wheelbase 740iL…

740i

BMW 740iL - E38

The 740iL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The 740iL, like its standard wheelbase <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/740i/">740i</a> sibling, were initially powered by BMW&#39;s M60B40 engine. This 4.0L V8 engine was only used for two years as it suffered from compression problems. The M60B40 was replaced for 1997 by BMW&#39;s 4.4L M62B44 V8 unit, which featured improved torque and a wider powerband, but similar horsepower. This 4.4L engine saw a technical update for 1999. Known as the M62TUB44, this V8 unit featured improved torque and response, while maintaining similar horsepower ratings. The 740iL was offered with an automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Production of the E38 740iL ended in 2001, although the model series would continue life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">E65 BMW 7 Series</a>.&nbsp;

The 740iL was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The 740iL, like its standard wheelbase 740i…

740iL - E38

740iL

BMW 750iL - E38

The top of the line variant for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> was the 750iL. The 750iL, alongside its standard wheelbase 750i sibling, were the only E38 7 Series cars to feature a V12 powerplant. Initially, the 750iL was fitted with BMW&#39;s M73B54 V12 engine. This 5.4L engine generated 322hp and was paired to an automatic transmission which sent power to the rear wheels. For the 1999 model year, BMW introduced their updated M73TUB54 V12, which kept power and torque figures the same, but allowed the engine to pass emissions regulations. Production of the E38 750iL ended in 2001, although the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">BMW E65 7 Series</a>.

The top of the line variant for the E38 BMW 7 Series was the 750iL. The 750iL, alongside its standard wheelbase 750i sibling, were the only…

750iL - E38

750iL

BMW 728i - E38

The 728i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1996 model year. Throughout its production, the 728i, and its long wheelbase 728iL sibling, represented the entry level offered for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a>. When the 728i was launched, it was equipped with BMW&#39;s M52B28 engine. This 2.8L inline six engine generated 190hp, and was mated to manual and automatic transmission options sending power to the rear wheels. For the 1999 model year, BMW debuted an updated engine known as the M52TUB28. This engine featured similar power and torque figures, but notably, it featured a revised powerband with increased low-end torque. Production of the 728i ended in 2001 when the model series was discontinued.

The 728i was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced for the 1996 model year. Throughout its production, the 728i, and its…

728i - E38

728i

BMW 735i - E38

The 735i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1996 model year. The 735i, and its long wheelbase 735iL sibling, were powered by BMW&#39;s M62B35 engine. This 3.5L V8 engine produced 232hp and was mated to manual and automatic transmission options sending power to the rear wheels. For the 1999 model year, BMW debuted an updated engine known as the M62TUB35. This updated engine featured similar power figures to its predecessor, but notably, it featured greater torque as well as an improved powerband. Production of the E38 735i ended in 2001, although the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">BMW E65 7 Series</a>.

The 735i was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced for the 1996 model year. The 735i, and its long wheelbase 735iL sibling,…

735i - E38

735i

BMW L7 - E38

The L7 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced in 1997. Based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/750il/">750iL</a>, the L7 was an extended wheelbase limousine built by BMW, offering top of the line luxury for select buyers. Powered by a 5.4L V12 engine, the L7 was incredibly well equipped, with options such as an internet connected computer, televisions, and a fax machine. These rare limousines only saw 899 examples built worldwide before the model was discontinued in 2001.

The L7 was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced in 1997. Based on the 750iL, the L7 was an extended wheelbase limousine…

L7 - E38

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The 740i was a variant of the <a href="MKT:3774" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/">E38 BMW 7 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1995 model year. The 740i, like its long wheelbase <a href="MKT:18675" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e38/740il/">740iL</a> sibling, were initially powered by BMW&#39;s M60B40 engine. This 4.0L V8 engine was only used for two years as it suffered from compression problems. The M60B40 was replaced for 1997 by BMW&#39;s 4.4L M62B44 V8 unit, which featured improved torque and a wider powerband, but similar horsepower. This 4.4L engine saw a technical update for 1999. Known as the M62TUB44, this V8 unit featured improved torque and response, while maintaining similar horsepower ratings.&nbsp;The 740i was offered with manual and automatic transmission options sending power to the rear wheels. Production of the E38 740i ended in 2001, although the model series would continue life in the next generation <a href="MKT:3775" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/e65/">E65 BMW 7 Series</a>.&nbsp;

1997 BMW 740i - E38

Model years for BMW 740i - E38 (1995 to 2001)

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