BMW 7-series II (E32) photos

1986 — 1994 · sedan

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185–295

7.4 s

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735i (1986-1992)

735i (1986-1992)

735i (1986-1992)

735i (1986-1992)

735i (1986-1992)

735i (1986-1992)

BMW 7-series II (E32), sedan, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 62235

740i (1992-1994) A classic silver full-size sedan with dual round headlights positioned in front of an arched bridge structure.

BMW 7-series II (E32), sedan, white, front three-quarter view — photo 62233

730i Art Car by César Manrique (1990) A classic four-door sedan featuring vibrant abstract geometric artwork and patterns across the body, photographed from a high angle on a grey surface.

BMW 7-series II (E32), sedan, blue, rear three-quarter view — photo 62231

730i Art Car by César Manrique (1990) A classic four-door sedan featuring a vibrant abstract art livery with colorful flowing shapes in green, red, blue, purple, white, and black, fitted with mesh alloy wheels and parked in a minimalist architectural studio setting.

730i Art Car by César Manrique (1990)

730i Art Car by César Manrique (1990)

730i Art Car by César Manrique (1990)

750iL (1987-1994)

750iL (1987-1994)

750iL (1987-1994)

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About this generation

A landmark luxury sedan that introduced Germany's first postwar V12 engine and elevated BMW into peak luxury status.

Designed by Ercole Spada under Claus Luthe, the E32 launched in 1986 with wide kidney grilles and a muscular profile that instantly recast the image of a chauffeur-driven flagship. It introduced long-wheelbase iL variants that provided rear passengers with supreme legroom and tailored luxury amenities.

The E32 made global headlines in 1987 with the debut of the 750i, housing a silky-smooth 5.0-liter M70 V12 engine—the first German postwar V12 production saloon. Packed with double-glazed windows, adaptive damping, and early electronic traction controls, the E32 defined late-80s automotive opulence.

Specifications

15 in 2 body styles

Sedan E32 8 specifications

4910 mm193.3 in

Length

1845 mm72.6 in

Width

1411 mm55.6 in

Height

2833 mm111.5 in

Wheelbase

500 l17.7 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

730i

185hp(138 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.3 s

1986–1992

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 2986 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1600 kg (3527 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

730i

185hp(138 kW)

3.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s

1986–1992

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 217 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 2986 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1630 kg (3594 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

735i

208hp(155 kW)

3.4 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.3 s

1986–1992

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 231 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 3430 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1610 kg (3549 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

735i

208hp(155 kW)

3.4 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.1 s

1986–1992

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph)
Displacement: 3430 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

730i

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.5 s

1992–1994

Torque: 290 Nm (214 lb-ft)
Top speed: 233 km/h (145 mph)
Displacement: 2997 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M60B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

730i

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s

1992–1994

Torque: 290 Nm (214 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2997 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M60B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

740i

282hp(210 kW)

4.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

1992–1994

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 3982 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M60B40
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1790 kg (3946 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

750i

295hp(220 kW)

5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

1987–1994

Torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4988 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M70B50
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1830 kg (4034 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

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Long Sedan E32/2 7 specifications

5024 mm197.8 in

Length

1845 mm72.6 in

Width

1400 mm55.1 in

Height

2947 mm116.0 in

Wheelbase

500 l17.7 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

730iL

185hp(138 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.5 s

1987–1992

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 2986 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1650 kg (3638 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

730iL

185hp(138 kW)

3.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.8 s

1987–1992

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 217 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 2986 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1680 kg (3704 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

735iL

208hp(155 kW)

3.4 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.5 s

1987–1992

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 231 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 3430 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

735iL

208hp(155 kW)

3.4 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s

1987–1992

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph)
Displacement: 3430 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M30B35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1700 kg (3748 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

730iL

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.5 s

1992–1994

Torque: 290 Nm (214 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2997 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M60B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1760 kg (3880 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

740iL

282hp(210 kW)

4.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

1992–1994

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 3982 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M60B40
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1840 kg (4057 lb)
Fuel tank: 90 l (23.8 gal US)

750iL

295hp(220 kW)

5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

Torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4988 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: M70B50
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1860 kg (4101 lb)
Fuel tank: 102 l (26.9 gal US)

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730i Art Car by César Manrique · 1990 · 5 photos

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