Introduction - E65: Introduction: History: E32

The second generation 7 Series gave BMW the breakthrough into the top end of the market. Design, equipment and elegance were the selling points for the E32.

Fig 1: Identifying BMW (E32 Model)

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Xenon headlights, Adaptive Transmission Control (AGS) and the first German 12 cylinder engine since the end of the Thirties made the car a model of real substance in comparison with its competitors.

In 1992, an eight cylinder engine was introduced to bridge the gap between the straight six and the V12. As with its ancestor the E3, the E32 was also available as a long wheelbase version which offered an extra 11 cm between the axles for greater rear-passenger comfort.