page_title: BMW 7 Series
section_title: First generation (E23; 1977–1987)
hierarchical_section_title: BMW 7 Series / First generation (E23; 1977–1987)
caption_attribution_description: BMW 733i photographed in Washington, D.C., 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 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.
caption: BMW 733i sedan (US)
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