page_title: BMW 7 Series
section_title: Second generation (E32; 1986–1994)
hierarchical_section_title: BMW 7 Series / Second generation (E32; 1986–1994)
caption_attribution_description: 1992-1994 BMW 740iL photographed in Kensington, Maryland, USA.
context_page_description: The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan produced by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is currently in its sixth generation.
  The 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available in a sedan bodystyle. It traditionally introduces technologies and exterior design themes before they trickle down to other models in BMW's lineup.
  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. However, in 2014 an "M Performance" option became available for the 7 Series.
context_section_description: 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, V12 and V8 engines, double glazing, the CAN bus electronic protocol, Xenon headlamps, traction control and dual-zone climate control. The E32 750i was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 'iL' models were the first time that a long-wheelbase option was offered by BMW.
caption: BMW 740iL sedan
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