BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan produced by the German automaker BMW since 1977.[1] It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is currently in its sixth generation.

This article is about the BMW automobile series. For other uses, see 7 Series.
BMW 7 Series
BMW 740Li (G12) in June 2019
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1977–present
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
Chronology
PredecessorBMW New Six

The 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available in a sedan bodystyle (including long wheelbase and limousine models). It traditionally introduces technologies and exterior design themes before they trickle down to other models in BMW's lineup.[2]

The first generation of the 7 Series was powered by straight-6 petrol engines, and following generations have been powered by inline-4, straight-6, V8 and V12 engines with both natural aspiration and turbocharging. Since 1995, diesel engines have been optional in the 7 Series.

Unlike the 3 Series and 5 Series sedans, BMW has not produced a M model for the 7 Series (i.e. an "M7"). However, in 2014 an "M Performance" option became available for the 7 Series. The Alpina B7 serves as the only high-performance variant of the 7 Series.

First generation (E23; 1977–1987)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (E23)
BMW 733i sedan (US)
BMW 735i sedan (Australia)

The E23 is the first generation 7 Series, and was produced from 1977 to 1987. It was built in a 4-door sedan body style with 6-cylinder engines, to replace the E3 sedans. From 1983 to 1987, a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine was available.

The E23 introduced many electronic features for the first time in a BMW, including an on-board computer, service interval indicator, a "check control panel" (warning lights to indicate system faults to the driver), a dictaphone and complex climate control systems. It was also the first BMW to offer an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a driver's airbag and double-link front suspension.

Second generation (E32; 1986–1994)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (E32)
BMW 740iL sedan
BMW 750i sedan

The E32 is the second generation of 7 Series, which was produced from 1986 to 1994. It was initially available with a straight-six or V12 engine, the latter being Germany's first in a passenger car since World War II. In 1992, V8 engines became available.

The E32 introduced the following features for the first time in a BMW: Electronic Damper Control,[3] V12 and V8 engines, double glazing, the CAN bus electronic protocol,[4] Xenon headlamps,[5] traction control[6] and dual-zone climate control.[7] The E32 750i was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of 250 km/h (155 mph).[8] The 'iL' models were the first time that a long-wheelbase option was offered by BMW.

Third generation (E38; 1994–2001)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (E38)
BMW 7 Series
BMW 735i sedan (Australia)

The E38 is the third generation of the 7 Series, which was produced from 1994 to 2001. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("iL" models) sedans.

The petrol engines available consisted of straight-six, V8 and V12 engines. The E38 was the first 7 Series to be available with a diesel engine; initially a turbocharged straight-six, which was joined by a twin-turbocharged V8 in 1998.

The E38 was the first car available with curtain airbags. It was also the first European car to offer satellite navigation[9] and the first BMW to offer an in-built television.

Fourth generation (E65/E66/E67/E68; 2001–2008)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (E65)
BMW 740Li sedan
Facelift BMW 730d (Germany)

The E65/E66/E67/E68 is the fourth generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2001 to 2008. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("Li" models) sedans.

The E65/E66/E67/E68 was the first BMW to include iDrive, "flame-surfacing" exterior styling, active anti-roll bars, a 6-speed automatic transmission, an electronic smart Key (dispensing with the traditional metallic key) and night vision. The 760i model was the world's first production V12 engine to use direct injection.[10][11]

Fifth generation (F01/F02/F03/F04; 2008–2015)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (F01)
BMW 730d xDrive
BMW 730d (Australia)

The F01/F02/F03/F04 is the fifth-generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2008 to 2015. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("Li" models) sedans.

The F01 was the first BMW to be available with a hybrid drivetrain ("ActiveHybrid 7"), an 8-speed automatic transmission and a turbocharged V12 engine. It was also the first 7 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine and all-wheel drive (xDrive).

Sixth generation (G11/G12; 2015–present)
Main article: BMW 7 Series (G11)
BMW 750i - G12
BMW 740d - G11

The G11/G12 is the sixth generation of 7 Series, which has been in production since 2015. It was revealed on June 10, 2015 at BMW's headquarters in Munich.[12] An official public reveal took place at the 2015 International Motor Show Germany.

G11 is the codename for the short-wheelbase model, the extended wheelbase model is codenamed G12 and designated with an additional L letter.

The G11/G12 is the first car lineup of BMW Group to be based on the modular OKL platform (Oberklasse, German for luxury class).[13] The OKL platform adopts technology first introduced in BMW i models, namely the introduction of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer as structural chassis components.

As part of BMW's strategy of introducing plug-in hybrid variants for all future car models,[14] both, the short and long-wheelbase models will be available with hybrid powertrains under the designations 740e and 740Le in 2016.[15]

The facelift appeared in 2019.

Production and sales
Calendar yearTotal productionUS salesChina sales
1995 22,637[16]
1996 22,775
1997 49,700[17]-
1998 47,300[17]-
1999 43,000[17]18,233[18]
2000 39,000[17]16,619
2001 32,749[17]13,389[19]
2002 53,504[17]22,006
2003 57,899[17]20,473[20]
2004 47,689[17]16,155[21]
2005 50,062[17]18,165[22]
2006 50,227[17]17,796
2007 44,421[23]14,773
2008 38,835[24]12,276
2009 52,680[25]9,254[26]16,006[27]
2010 65,814[28]12,25326,553[29]
2011 68,77411,299[30]33,500[31]
2012 59,18411,09826,808[32]
2013 56,001[33]10,932[34]25,916[35]
2014 48,5199,744[36]21,896[37]
2015 36,364[38]9,292[39]13,692[40]
2016 61,514[41]12,918[42]
2017 64,311 9,276

Sales of hybrid-powered 7 Series models in the United States are as follows:[43][44][45][46][47]

2010201120122013201420152016
101338231-45121

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