V16 Bmw Sedan

Discover the untold story of BMW's abandoned V16 engine project, a missed opportunity for a luxury barge that could have revolutionized the industry. Kept a secret for decades, this one. In 1990, BMW made a secret one.

During the second half of the 1980s, BMW also flirted with the idea of mass-producing a V16, going as far as developing one and testing it inside its flagship sedan. From six to sixteen cylinders. Until now, that is, as BMW recently brought its top-secret second attempt at a V16 7 Series to the 2024 Techno Classica classic car show in Essen, Germany.

Discover the story of the all-conquering V16 engine that BMW's engineers built in secret, only for it to end up as a museum piece. The second BMW Goldfish prototype was an extra. Back in the late 1980s, BMW engineers were hard at work creating the ultimate expression of Bavarian luxury, and in their toil, built a 6.6-liter V16 engine.

Although promising, this powerhouse. A Bold Chapter in Automotive Innovation Unveiled recently at the Techno-Classica Essen event, this secret sedan was a true gem of automotive history. Crafted under the leadership of designer Boyke Boyer, the 1990 BMW 750iL V-16 "Goldfish" embodied a sophisticated fusion of BMW's iconic E32 and upcoming E38 design languages.

Recently revealed at Techno Classica car show in Essen, Germany, and featured on BMW Classic Group's social media channels, the BMW 750iL V16 Goldfisch can still rev the engine of many a BMW performance enthusiast. This prototype E32 uses the V16 engine BMW developed in 1988, dubbed the "Goldfisch" for it's color.