E32 750iL
The BMW E32 750iL features naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter M70 V12 engine producing 296-300 horsepower (depending on market) at 5,200 rpm with 332 pound-feet (450 Nm) torque at 4,100 rpm through four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 7.2-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 155 mph top speed at approximately 1,900kg curb weight. M70 V12 represents Germany first post-war twelve-cylinder passenger car engine and BMW initial production V12 featuring aluminum block and heads, dual Motronic engine management systems (one per cylinder bank), and sophisticated engineering establishing flagship luxury sedan performance capability, while L designation indicates long-wheelbase configuration providing additional 11.4cm (4.5 inches) rear legroom enhancing executive transportation comfort and prestige positioning.
E32 750iL launched 1987 represented BMW technological showcase introducing V12 power to modern 7 Series lineup competing against Mercedes-Benz S-Class while establishing BMW flagship luxury credentials through advanced engineering and performance orientation differentiating brand from traditional comfort-focused competitors. Production spanned 1987-1994 establishing E32 generation as pivotal BMW development introducing numerous technologies becoming standard across automotive industry including integrated anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic damper control, and dual-zone climate systems, popular among enthusiasts for smooth V12 character, solid German build quality, and analog driving dynamics representing final generation before electronic complexity dominated luxury sedan development establishing E32 750iL as last relatively simple V12 luxury sedan maintaining traditional BMW driving engagement with ultimate smoothness and refinement expected from twelve-cylinder configuration.