1986-1994 7 Series OverviewBMW 7 Series Overview (1986 - 1994)
E32
Tech Specs Summary
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- 137 - 155 mph
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- 7.4 - 9.4 seconds
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- 181 - 296 BHP
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- 23.7 - 26.9 mpg
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- 1,570 - 1,830 kg
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- 500 L
This generation of the BMW 7 Series (E32) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 1986 - 1994. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Saloon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 181 BHP 3 L Inline 6 petrol engine to a 296 BHP 5 L V12 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 7 Series is the BMW 750i which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 296 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 166 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 750iL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 603 miles and can store 500 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 650 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,600 kg.