The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. Three wheelbase lengths were available — short ilong iL and Limousine L7. The E38 was the first car available with curtain airbags. It was also the first European car to offer satellite navigation [1] and the first BMW to offer an in-built television. The E38 was the first 7 Series to be available with a diesel engine and the last to be available with a manual transmission.
Alfa Romeo Q4 3. Unlike the S or XJ12, the i could at least be had in the same standard wheelbase variant as other 7 Series models. Great look, V12 engine, comfortable limusine. Mercedes and Jaguar say they innovate, but BMW is the one that does innovate. Best looking BMW 7-er on fastestlaps. In the last 2 photos you can see the facelift model