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This article is about the BMW automobile series. For other uses, see 7 Series.
BMW 7 Series
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2021 BMW 730d (G11, facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1977–present
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style 4-door saloon
Chronology
Predecessor BMW New Six

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

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 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 does not offer a full M model, but once offered an M performance variant, the BMW M760 with its 6.6L V12 (at the time the most powerful BMW ever made, not to be confused with BMW 760 6.6 V12 which does not offer the same performance). The Alpina B7 (G12) served as the high-performance variant of the 7 Series.

First generation (E23; 1977)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (E23)
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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 style with 6-cylinder engines, to replace the E3 sedans. From 1983 to 1987, a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine was available in some markets.

The E23 introduced many electronic features for the first time in a BMW, including an onboard computer, a 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)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (E32)
BMW 740iL sedan
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BMW 750i sedan

The E32 is the second generation of the 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 passenger car with a V12 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 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value)..[8] The 'iL' models were the first time that a long-wheelbase option was offered by BMW.

Third generation (E38; 1994)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (E38)
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BMW 750iL (Pre-facelift)
BMW 735i (Facelift)

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 1999.

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.

In 1999, the model received a facelift.

Fourth generation (E65/E66/E67/E68; 2001)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (E65)
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BMW 760Li sedan (Facelifted)
Facelifted 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)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (F01)
BMW 730d xDrive (Facelifted)
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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"), 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).

In 2013, the model received a minor styling facelift.

Sixth generation (G11/G12; 2015)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (G11)
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BMW 740Li (Facelifted)
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BMW 740d

The G11/G12 is the sixth generation of the 7 Series, which entered production in 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 Long-wheelbase model is codenamed G12 and designated with an additional L letter.

The G11/G12 is the first car lineup of the 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]

A LCI model appeared in 2019 which prominently features a larger grille.[16]

Seventh generation (G70/G73; 2022)

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Main article: BMW 7 Series (G70)
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BMW 7 Series 740d
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BMW 740d xDrive

The BMW G70 debuted in April 2022. It has an electric variant, the BMW i7, along with Inline 6 740i and V8 760i models. It adopts horizontally split headlight units featured on the X7 LCI which was also launched in April 2022.[17] Engine options remain similar with 3.0-litre Inline 6 and 4.4-litre V8 options but no more V12 engines will be offered.[18][19]

BMW i7

The BMW i7 is an electric variant to the BMW 7 Series, which was unveiled alongside it in April 2022.[20] The i7 xDrive60 is powered by two electric motors generating a combined output of 536 hp (400 kW; 543 PS) and 553 lb⋅ft (750 N⋅m) of torque. It can accelerate 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and EPA-range around 300–318 miles (483–512 km).[21]

Production and sales

Calendar year Total production Europe sales[1] US sales Canada sales China sales
1995 22,637[22]
1996 22,775
1997 49,700[23] 21,601 -
1998 47,300[23] 19,459 -
1999 43,000[23] 17,866 18,233[24]
2000 39,000[23] 13,424 16,619
2001 32,749[23] 10,716 13,389[25]
2002 53,504[23] 16,050 22,006
2003 57,899[23] 14,905 20,473[26]
2004 47,689[23] 13,071 16,155[27]
2005 50,062[23] 12,505 18,165[28]
2006 50,227[23] 11,884 17,796
2007 44,421[29] 8,280 14,773
2008 38,835[30] 8,017 12,276
2009 52,680[31] 12,534 9,254[32] 16,006[33]
2010 65,814[34] 9,599 12,253 26,553[35]
2011 68,774 9,200 11,299[36] 33,500[33]
2012 59,184 8,173 11,098 755 26,808[33]
2013 56,001[37] 5,980 10,932[38] 373 25,916[33]
2014 48,519 5,307 9,744[39] 374 21,896[33]
2015 36,364[40] 5,985 9,292[41] 358 13,692[42]
2016 61,514[43] 13,320 12,918[44] 626
2017 64,311 11,533 9,276 546
2018 9,552 8,271 441
2019 9,248 8,823 375
2020 6,346 5,985 188
2021 5,235 7,705 181
2022 4,196 5,974

Sales of hybrid-powered 7 Series models in the United States are as follows:[45][46][47][48][49]

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
101 338 231 - 45 12 1

See also

References

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