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BMW 7 Series

E381995–1998

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740il ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1996–1998Gasoline · 4.4 L · 282 hp282 hpRear-Wheel Drive
750il ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1995–1998Gasoline · 5.4 L · 322 hp322 hpRear-Wheel Drive
BMW 740i 4.0L 5AT (MY1995) ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1995–19954.0 L · 282 hp282 hpRear-Wheel Drive
BMW 740iL 4.0L 5AT (MY1995) ↗Automatic 5-spd · 1995–19954.0 L · 282 hp282 hpRear-Wheel Drive
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The E38 was the third-generation 7 Series and is widely regarded as one of BMW’s classic flagship sedans. It reached the U.S. market for the 1995 model year and ran through 2001. U.S. versions included 740i, 740iL, and 750iL models, with the long-wheelbase body becoming the dominant configuration.

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