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Revision as of 19:37, 1 June 2018
Year-to-year changes
| 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 735i 4DR Sedan | 740i 4DR Sedan | 2001 | |||||||
| 735iL 4DR Sedan | 740iL 4DR Sedan | ||||||||
| 750iL 4DR Sedan | |||||||||
1991
Originally, the 7-Series consisted of a 4-door sedan in these three models -- 735i, 735iL and 750iL.
1993
The two entry-level sedans were renamed the 740i and 740iL.
1995
BMW completely redesigned its 7-series cars for 1995. Every body panel was new, although it still looked very much like the 7-Series from the previous generation. The 740i with its 282-hp 4.0-liter V8 competed with Jaguar's XJ6 and Mercedes-Benz's S420. This was the same drivetrain used in the smaller BMW 540i. However, the 740i was a bigger, more luxurious car with a more spacious interior.
The 750iL, with its 322-hp 5.4-liter V12, competed with the Jaguar XJ12 and the Mercedes-Benz S600. In other words, it was among the top luxury sedans in the world, and significantly cheaper than the equivalent Mercedes.
There were actually three separate 7-series models; the short-wheelbase 740i, plus the 740iL and 750iL, which each had 5.5 in. added to rear-seat legroom. The V8 had double-overhead cams and a 5-speed automatic, the big V12 used only a single overhead cam for each bank of cylinders but, new for 1995, now had a 5-speed automatic transmission as well.
All three 7-series models came with standard luxury-car features like leather upholstery, automatic climate control, power seats, and automatic dimming mirrors. The only options were heated front seats, AST traction control, electronic damping control and a ski sack that was used to expand into the passenger compartment from behind the rear seat's center armrest and allows one to put long objects into the trunk without messing up the interior upholstery. The 750iL came standard with everything except an optional computerized suspension system. Even the ski sack was standard.
The 1995 7-Series was unveiled in May 1994, and sales of the short-wheelbased 740i sedan began on November 1, 1994 in North America, and the long-wheelbase 740iL and 12-cylinder 750iL in February 1995.
Retail prices
| Model year(s) | Engine size | Wheelbase | List price | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.5L | 111.5" | $50,900 | February 10, 1991 |
| 1991 | 3.5L | 116" | $55,000 | February 10, 1991 |
| 1991 | 5.0L | 116" | $74,000 | February 10, 1991 |
| 1992 | 3.5L | 111.5" | $52,990 | October 13, 1991 |
| 1992 | 3.5L | 116" | $56,950 | October 13, 1991 |
| 1992 | 5.0L | 116" | $76,500 | February 9, 1992 |
| 1993 | 4.0L | 111.5" | $54,000 | December 1992 |
| 1993 | 4.0L | 116" | $58,000 | December 1992 |
| 1993 | 5.0L | 116" | $80,900 | December 1992 |
| 1994 | 4.0L | 111.5" | $55,950 | Q1 1994 |
| 1994 | 4.0L | 116" | $59,950 | Q1 1994 |
| 1994 | 5.0L | 116" | $83,950 | Q1 1994 |
| 1995 | 4.0L | 115.4" | $57,900 | November 1994 |
| 1995 | 4.0L | 121" | $59,900 | February 3, 1995 |
| 1995 | 5.4L | 121" | $87,500 | February 3, 1995 |
| 1995 | 4.0L | 115.4" | $59,900 | May 22, 1995 |
| 1995 | 4.0L | 121" | $61,900 | May 22, 1995 |
| 1995 | 5.4L | 121" | $89,900 | May 22, 1995 |
| 1996 | 4.0L | 121" | $62,490 | Q1 1996 |
| 1996 | 5.4L | 121" | $90,360 | Q1 1996 |
Gallery
.jpg "BMW 740i 4DR Sedan (1995).jpg (34 KB)")
.jpg "BMW 750iL 4DR Sedan (1995).jpg (34 KB)")
