BMW's 7-Series
Like the 5-Series, this BMW flagship was totally redone in 1995.  This is currently the third generation 7-Series since it's US introduction in 1986.  When you fork over $60,000 to $90,000 for this car, you get to pick your engine: a V8 or a V12.  Talk about choices!  However, when you spend that money, you get every single amenity that you could EVER think of, and then some.  There are currently three cars in the 7-Series, the 740iA, 740iL, and 750iL.  The 750 is pictured below.  The most popular color of these cars is the regular silver, but I prefer the dark blue (not pictured).  All information is given for a 740iL with a V8 engine.  When you go for the cheap 7 car, you end up with a tiny 5-Series engine.  Those among us interested in a real engine need to dig deeper into our pockets for the extra $20,000.  Too bad.  Suggested alternatives for the 7-Series include the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Audi A8.
One little comment:  Has anyone noticed how Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and most luxury car makers name their cars with incomprehendable combinations of numbers and letters?  I think I know why education in this country is declining: If car companies can't take the time to use whole words, why should we expect our children to?  Just a thought.
 
Specs
 
Engine 4.4L 282-hp V8
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Horsepower 282 @ 5700 RPM
Torque lbs-ft 310
Acceleration 0-60 mph 7.2 sec
Top Track Speed NA
Fuel Economy (City/Highway) mpg 17/24
Length 201.7 in
Width 73.3 in
Wheelbase 120.9 in
 
 
 
 
 
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