1992 BMW E32 740i

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Introduction

In 1986, BMW introduced the second generation of the 7 series, known internally as the E32. Aimed at the high end of the luxury market, the car offered some of the latest innovations in automotive technology, and a new, top-of-the-line V12 engine. Some luxury options featured on the E32 included integrated telephone and fax machines, a wine cooler, double glazing, heated door locks and windshield washer nozzles, electronic stability control, and a system that automatically increased spring pressure on the windshield wipers, to keep them firmly pressed on the glass at Autobahn speeds. Incidentally, the E32 was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of 250 km/h. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ... The telephone or phone is a telecommunications device which is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly voice and speech) across distance. ... A Samsung fax machine. ... A wine cooler is an alcoholic beverage made from wine and fruit juice, often in combination with a carbonated beverage and sugar. ... Insulated glazing unit (commonly referred to as IGU) is a piece of glazing consisting of two or more layers (lites) of glazing separated by a spacer along the edge and sealed to create a hermetically sealed air space between the layers. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

The car was also available in a stretched version (indicated by an 'L' after the model number), in which case an extra 10 centimeters of leg room was available to the rear passengers.

The BMW 750iL Highline was the top-of-the-line model of the E32, with lots of added luxury for the rear passengers like full leather, dual radio controls, dual climate control, electrically heated and adjustable rear seats, and walnut veneer folding tables. It also added a second battery in the trunk and a second alternator to provide power for all these luxuries. The 'Highline' option package cost more than €10.000, and was only available on the 750iL, bringing the total price to well over twice that of a 'basic' 730i ('basic' to be taken in context obviously) [1] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Lead-acid car battery A car battery is a type of electric battery that supplies electric energy to the starter motor and the ignition system of a vehicle’s engine. ... Early 20th century Alternator made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station. ...

Engines

The E32 was offered with several different engines, all petrol. At the car's introduction, the 730 and 735 used the straight-6 M30 engine, while the 750 featured the all-new M70 V12 engine which produced 300 bhp. In 1992, a new 32-valve V8 engine was introduced, the M60. The 730i got this engine in a 3-liter version, while the new 740i got the 4-liter version. Both versions were coupled to a new, 5 speed automatic transmission made by ZF. In some countries, there were serious problems with the M60 engine because of sulfur corrosion problems in its nikasil cylinder block. The cylinder lining would quickly wear, causing the engine to lose compression, which caused rough idling and eventually the engine would fail to start. Many engines were replaced under warranty; the problem was corrected by using a different material. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The big six BMW M30 is an inline-6 cylinder engnine built by BMW and used in many of its cars, such as the BMW 535i. ... The BMW M70 is a V12 piston engine. ... A V12 is an internal combustion engine with 12 cylinders in V configuration. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The M60 is a type of V8 engine manufactured by BMW from April, 1992 to 1995. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... ZF Friedrichshafen AG (meaning Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen Aktiengesellschaft which was until 1992 the name of the company) is a leading supplier of automobile transmissions. ... Nikasil is a trademarked electrodeposited oleophilic nickel matrix silicon carbide coating for engine components, mainly piston engine cylinder liners. ... A piston and cylinder from a steam engine A cylinder in an internal combustion engine is the space within which a piston travels. ...

BMW continued to offer the 730 with the straight-6 M30 engine (as well as the V8) in Europe until 1994, when the E38 was introduced. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The big six BMW M30 is an inline-6 cylinder engnine built by BMW and used in many of its cars, such as the BMW 535i. ... World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ... 2000 BMW 740i Sport and 1998 BMW 740iL 2002 BMW 735iL The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles. ...

Externally, the BMW 'kidney' grille indicated which engine was present under the hood: all 6-cylinder models had a narrow grille, and all 8- and 12-cylinder models had the wider version. This feature was not seen on later models (the E38 used a wide grille for all models)

Engine specifications and performance by model number

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Related Cars

The E32 replaced the first generation 7 series, the E23. The E32 itself was replaced by the E38 in 1994, although the engines developed for the E32 continued to be used in updated form. The E34 5 series, introduced in 1988, is externally very similar to the E32, and many parts are shared between the two cars. The two-door 8 series E31 features the same engines (840i, 850i). The BMW E23 is an automobile platform that was the basis for the first BMW 7 Series automobile. ... 2000 BMW 740i Sport and 1998 BMW 740iL 2002 BMW 735iL The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles. ... BMW 525i, E34 Touring version The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5 Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995 (Touring until 1996). ... The BMW E31 automobile platform was the basis for the 1989 through 1999 BMW 8 Series. ...

Competition

Placed in the high end of the market, the E32's main rival was the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (models W126 and W140 from 1991). Other competitors were the Jaguar XJ40 and the Lexus LS400. More distant competitors were the Cadillac Fleetwood, Opel Senator, and the Audi V8. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the common description for a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler-Chrysler. ... Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC coupé For a complete overview of all S-Class models see Mercedes-Benz S-Class. ... The Mercedes-Benz W140 automobiles were produced from 1991 through 2000. ... The Jaguar XJ is a luxury saloon sold under the British Jaguar luxury marque. ... 2002 Lexus LS 430 Lexus LS (sold as the LS 400 and LS 430 and in Japan as the Toyota Celsior) is a Japanese rear wheel drive luxury car with a V8 engine. ... The Fleetwood name was used on the top of the Cadillac line since 1927. ... The Opel Senator was a large saloon (and derivative coupé) motor vehicle sold in Europe from 1978 until 1994. ... The Audi V8 was a large luxury sedan built by Audi AG of Germany from 1989 to 1994 as the companys range-topping model and was the first Audi to use its namesake engine configuration. ...

External links

• Johan & Sean's E32 page - general E32 information and DIY maintenance (English)
• Logun's E32 page - General E32 info, DIY Maintenance & Upgrades
• http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk (English)
• http://www.7-forum.com/ (German)