Weeks after we posted exclusive information on the new BMW X6 xDrive40d model, BMW has officially confirmed the new model available in Europe starting this Spring. Along with the new 40d badge, the X6 family gets the new N55 Twin-Scroll engine that debuted in the 535i GT and more recently, in the new 5 Series and facelifted 3er Coupe and Convertible.

Also, starting in spring 2010, all versions of the BMW X6 come as standard with eight-speed automatic transmission.

This press release issued by BMW last week comes to confirm our previous assumptions.

BMW X6 with even more efficient six-cylinder power units.

As of spring 2010, the BMW X6 stands out more than ever before not only through its fascinating design and unique rendition of driving pleasure so typical of the brand, but also with a level of efficiency quite unparalleled in its segment. A new generation of straight-six diesels featured in the BMW X6 xDrive40d and the BMW X6 xDrive30d, as well as the first straight-six petrol engines with

BMW has substantially updated the 3 Series Coupe for 2011 model year. New headlights and tail lights, a new hood and kidney grille, new side skirts, new wheels, and new fascia; the new N55 twin scroll turbocharged inline-6 engine, and may be coupled to the standard 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to the new Vermillion Red and Deep Sea Blue exterior BMW 3 colors, Mineral White Metallic exterior paint will be available on the Coupe starting in June. Harman Kardon Surround Sound System replaces BMWs HiFi Professional System are placed to all 3 series BMW models. Also, BMW has made new Bamboo Anthracite Wood trim available on the interior.

BMW 7 series E38 the Big and extremely comfortable sedan BMW of the maximum class of 7 series has gone through the next modernization (new index E38) in June, 1994.

E38 body began more streamline, headlights have united in the block with the common glass instead of former separate round. But in general the firm did not begin to change cardinally Styling the hardly probable not the most successful model, but a saturation of updated automobile BMW E38 various electronic systems, like the dynamic control of movement DSC which unites in itself Traction control and navigating system (ASC+T), assisting to operate this rather heavy (full weight up to 2500 kg) and large-sized (4985/5125x1860x1435 mm) a sedan, by buyers has been recognized enthusiastically.

Technical characteristics of basic models E38:


BMW 7 series E38 740 d L - 1999 1998
BMW 7 series E38 730 d - 1998 2000
BMW 7 series E38 725 tds - 1996 1998
BMW 7 series E38 735 i - 1996 1998
BMW 7 series E38 728 i - 1995 2001
BMW 7 series E38 730 i - 1994 1998
BMW 7 series E38 740 i - 1994 2001
BMW 7 series E38 750 i - 1994 2001

The manual is from original bmw manual for BMW 7 series in E38 body. You can read it in html or download to your computer in pdf (1.7Mb)
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This BMW E38 Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual for E38 is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Limited Warranty Rust Perforation
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG

A hybrid system can make a car more efficient. And efficient car mean the same performance on less fuel, or more performance on the same fuel. Lexus pioneered the second route. Now BMW has taken the idea and gone ever so slightly berserk. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a two-and-a-bit tonne luxo-barge that gets to 60mph in 4.7 seconds.

When you drive it like that, the hybrid system isn't doing much. It's only a mild hybrid, which means the electric motor, sandwiched between the engine and transmission and turning always at engine speed, is relatively small and incapable of driving the car unaided. Instead, what it does is fill the gaps when the V8 isn't working very efficiently, so when you're driving gently you're using less throttle.

Filed under unintended consequences: BMW's current 7 Series (e38) is so controversially styled that it's ballooned the value of its predecessor. Not that the old car is unworthy. The '95-'01 740/750 Series are spacious and luxurious, but also deep down driver's cars that mix good reflexes with expected levels of refinement and comfort. Great cars, in other words.

The previous-gen 7 arrived in '95 after a visual freshening that logically made it look like the 5's bigger brother. As before, the 7 could be had with the 4.0-liter/282-horse V-8 shared with the 5 Series or a newly enlarged 5.4-liter/328-horsepower V-12. There were two wheelbases, the 5.5-inch-longer version reserved for the 740iL (V-8) and 750iL (V-12), with the additional length making the rear-passenger area positively cavernous. The short-wheelbase model came only with the silky V-8. For one year, '96, just the long-wheelbase cars were imported.

BMW 7 series in a body with a designation e38 till now remain by very good machine interesting many motorists. As on a site enough plenty of the information about BMW E38 has been collected is solved to finish before end the started work and to collect about the machine the most full base.
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