In 1987, BMW introduced the second 7 series bmw car model, known internally as the E32. Aimed at the high end of the luxury market, the bmw car offered some of the latest innovations in automotive technology, and a new, top-of-the-line V12 engine. Some luxury options featured on the bmw E32 cars included integrated telephone and fax machines, a wine cooler, double glazing, electronic stability control, and a system that automatically increased spring pressure on the windshield wipers, to keep them firmly pressed on the glass at Autobahn speeds. Incidentally, the bmw E32 car was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of 250 km/h (155.37 mp/h). According to the official American brochure in 1987, the ungoverned 750iL model of bmw 7 cars could reach 300 km/h (186.4 mph)[citation needed] with a side note that the terminal speed was electronically restricted.

BMW car was also available in a stretched version (indicated by an 'L' after the model number), in which case an extra 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) of leg room was available to the rear passengers by stretching the rear doors, and the body at this point. It was in all years 88-94 in the U.S.

The BMW 750iL Highline was the top-of-the-line model of the E32, with lots of added luxury for the rear passengers like full leather, dual radio controls, dual climate control with coolbox mounted in the center console, electrically heated and adjustable rear seats, walnut veneer folding tables, two crystal glasses neatly placed in the coolbox, legrests, and sun shade all around the rear/side windows. Complete with independent heating and ventillation, it also added a second battery in the trunk and a second alternator to provide power for all these luxuries. The 'Highline' option package cost more than ?10.000, and was only available on the 750iL, bringing the total price to well over twice that of a 'basic' 730i ('basic' to be taken in context)

BMW E32 cars engine specifications and performance

Model	Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement (cc)	Bore/Stroke (mm)	Comp. Ratio	Power	Torque	0-100 km/h (s)	Years made
730i	M30	L6 12V	2986	89/80	1:9.0	188 PS (185 hp/138 kW) @ 5800	260 N•m (192 lb•ft) @ 4000	9.3 (man) / 10.6 (aut)	1986-1994
735i	M30	L6 12V	3430	92/86	1:9.0	211 PS (208 hp/155 kW) @ 5700	305 N•m (225 lb•ft) @ 4000	8.3 (man) / 9.1 (aut)	1986-1992
730i V8	M60	V8 32V	2997	84/67.6	1:10.5	218 PS (215 hp/160 kW) @ 5800	290 N•m (214 lb•ft) @ 4500	8.5 (man) / 9.3 (aut)	1992-1994
740i	M60	V8 32V	3982	89/80	1:10.0	286 PS (282 hp/210 kW) @ 5800	400 N•m (295 lb•ft) @ 4500	7.4 (aut)	1992-1994
750i	M70	V12 24V	4988	84/75	1:8.8	300 PS (296 hp/221 kW) @ 5200	450 N•m (332 lb•ft) @ 4100	7.4(aut)	1987-1994

BMW E32 cars summary

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1987 - 1994 311,068 built [1] [2]
Predecessor	BMW E23
Successor	BMW E38
Body style(s)	4 door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	3.0L−3.4L I-6 3.0L-4.0L V-8 5.0L V-12
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4- or 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2833 mm (111.5 in)−2947 mm (116 in)
Length	4910 mm (193.3 in)−5024 mm (197.8 in)
Width	1845 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1400 mm (55.1 in)−1435 mm (56.5 in)
Curb weight	1720 kg (3792 lb)−1930 kg (4255 lb)