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March 16, 2026

BMW L7 (E38) Specs, Performance & Photos - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 ...
BMW L7 (E38) Specs, Performance & Photos - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 ... Image via www.autoevolution.com
BMW L7 - third generation BMW 7 Series, E38 (06/2015).
BMW L7 - third generation BMW 7 Series, E38 (06/2015). Image via www.press.bmwgroup.com

The BMW E38 is the third generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury cars and was produced from 1994 until 2001. The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. Three wheelbase lengths were available - short (i), long (iL) and Limousine (L7).

The legendary BMW L7 by Karl Lagerfeld - A Custom E38 7 Series
The legendary BMW L7 by Karl Lagerfeld - A Custom E38 7 Series Image via www.bmwblog.com

A rare BMW L7 based on the E38 7 Series has surfaced on Bring a Trailer in the U.S. Here's why this V12-powered, BMW Individual flagship matters - and why it's worth watching. The L7 was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced in 1997.

L7 – The BMW E38 7 Series Registry
L7 – The BMW E38 7 Series Registry Image via www.e38registry.org

Based on the 750iL, the L7 was an extended wheelbase limousine built by BMW, offering top of the line luxury for select buyers. Powered by a 5.4L V12 engine, the L7 was incredibly well equipped, with options such as an internet connected computer, televisions, and a fax machine. These rare limousines only saw 899.

BMW L7 - E38 Market - CLASSIC.COM
BMW L7 - E38 Market - CLASSIC.COM Image via www.classic.com

A forgotten piece of BMW history is this peculiar E38 7-series, which was stretched from the factory. From 1997, BMW produced the exclusive limousine model BMW L7 (E38) with a length of nearly 5.40 metres to cater for customers with the very highest aspirations for driving comfort and luxury. The L7 was equipped with every conceivable extra including all.

BMW L7 (E38) Specs, Performance & Photos - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 ...
BMW L7 (E38) Specs, Performance & Photos - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 ... Image via www.autoevolution.com

In 1997, BMW tried its luck with the BMW L7 750 iXL, a stretched version of the E38 7 Series. It is longer by 250 mm (9. For some fans, there is still no 7 Series that is more beautiful than the E38 model series, which came onto the market 30 years ago.

BMW L7: Extralanger 7er E38 von Karl Lagerfeld zum Concorso
BMW L7: Extralanger 7er E38 von Karl Lagerfeld zum Concorso Image via www.bimmertoday.de

BMW E38 7-Series For 1995, the E38 replaced the E32 with both short and long-wheelbase variants in V8 and V12 guises. An Aspen Silver 750iL starred alongside Pierce Brosnan's James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. The BMW L7, produced from 2000 to 2001, stands as an epitome of BMW's dedication to luxury and advanced engineering.

Based on the E38 7 Series, the L7 was a limited-production extended wheelbase model, offering an unparalleled blend of space, comfort, and performance. (Spotted) - L7 - DA61038 VIN: WBAGK81000DA61038 Production Date: 1998-09-18 Exterior Color: ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317) Interior Color: SOFTLEDER/BEIGE E36 SANDBEIGE E38 (P1SN) For Sale as of November [].

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