BMW 7-series III (E38) gallery / page 5
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I (E23)
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1977–1986
II (E32)
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1986–1994
III (E38)
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1994–2001
IV (E65/E66)
144
2001–2008
V (F01/F02)
237
2008–2015
VI (G11/G12)
276
2015–2022
VII (G70)
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2022
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E38
sedan
A silver sedan is driving on an asphalt road against a background of trees. The front bumper with a blank white license plate frame, twin chrome kidney-style grilles, headlights with orange turn signal lenses, and the driver's silhouette behind the steering wheel are visible.
The E38 generation arrived in 1994 with slim headlights, low beltlines, and perfectly balanced proportions that remain widely acclaimed by automotive designers today. Beyond its timeless aesthetic appeal, it starred on the silver screen in James Bond's *Tomorrow Never Dies*, securing legendary pop-culture status as the ultimate getaway saloon.
Technologically advanced, the E38 was Europe's first vehicle to offer integrated satellite navigation, alongside side curtain airbags and adaptive transmission control. Available with smooth V8 and magnificent V12 engines, it delivered an unmatched blend of sportiness and executive composure.
