BMW 750iL (E38)
BMW stretched its third-generation 7 Series by 14 centimetres and paired it with a smoother, more efficient 5.4-litre V12.
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The E38 arrived in 1994 as BMW's third 7 Series generation, and the 750iL became its long-wheelbase V12 flagship. BMW's archive dates 750iL production from October 1994 and says the iL added 14 cm to the body for rear-seat space. The new M73 V12 raised displacement to 5.4 litres and output to 326 bhp, but BMW described refinement, lower emissions and roughly 13 percent better fuel efficiency—not peak power—as the main development goals. A five-speed adaptive automatic, standard DSC and optional factory navigation made the car a technology showcase as well as a limousine.
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The remote-control 7 Series in Tomorrow Never Dies looked like a 750iL, but BMW's archive says the film car was actually a 740iL.
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More cylinders, but refinement was the target
The M73 grew to 5.4 litres and 326 bhp, yet BMW says its engineers concentrated on fuel use, emissions, friction and smoothness. Roller rocker arms and a higher compression ratio helped deliver an estimated 13 percent efficiency improvement over the preceding V12.
Source: BMW Group PressClub · 25 years of BMW 12-cylinder engines ↗The L changes the passenger space, not the engine
The iL shared the V12 flagship powertrain but added 14 cm to the car. That distinction matters: short-wheelbase 750i performance or dimensions should not be copied into a 750iL profile without a variant-specific source.
Source: BMW Group Classic · BMW 750iL (E38) ↗Where these facts come from
- BMW Group Classic · BMW 750iL (E38)
- BMW Group Classic · BMW 7 Series (E38)
- BMW Group PressClub · 25 years of BMW 12-cylinder engines
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed 2026-10-01.