Unlike the S600 or XJ12, the 750i could at least be had in the same standard wheelbase variant as other 7 Series models.
BMW 750i (E38) specs
| Car type | 4-door saloon |
| Curb weight | 2044-2045 kg (4506-4508 lbs) |
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Gas mileage | 21.1-12.0 l/100 km (11-20 mpg US / 13-24 mpg UK) |
| Views | 24k |
Performance
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.5 s |
| 1000 m | 27.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 80.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s @ 98.2 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.1 s @ 119.3 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 40 m (132 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 161 m (528 ft) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V12, 24 valves, DOHC, n/a |
| Displacement | 5.4 l (330 ci) |
| Power | 326 ps (322 bhp / 240 kw) |
| Torque | 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) |
| Power / liter | 60 ps (60 hp) |
| Power / weight | 159 ps (157 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 20 PS per l/100 km |
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
750i competition
hostboy 2y ago
I guess that's why BMW went different with their 7 Series unlike Mercedes with their S-Class. While their S600 and S65 AMG models were always had in LWB variants, the 750i V12 (and later 760i) models could at least be had in SWB variants. Mercedes didn't really bother making a SWB performance sedan at the time; but they finally came out with the S55 AMG and later the S63 AMG.
At the same time, Jaguar released the XJR with around the same power, and they finally released the Vanden Plas/Super V8 versions to replace both the XJ12 models and their Daimler Double Six variants.
Mercedes and Jaguar say they innovate, but BMW is the one that does innovate. Sporty enhancements and semi-sport-tuned suspension (BMW) > overengineered military technology (Mercedes) and American/Indian aluminum body construction mixed with Rover-quality interior (Jaguar).
But then Jaguar and Mercedes started to make the XJR and S55 (and later S63) AMG in LWB forms that BMW felt the need to build the M760Li.
(I'm not really counting Alpina because that's technically a Brabus/Lister competitor.)
Anonymous 16y ago
Best looking BMW 7-er on fastestlaps.com. In the last 2 photos you can see the facelift model (1999-2001).
