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BMW E38 7 Series (1994–2001): specs and known issues
The BMW E38 7 Series was produced 1994–2001, in the full-size luxury car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E38 at a glance
| Production | April 1994 – July 2001 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 1995–2001 | [1] |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) | [1] |
| Body style | Sedan | [1] |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2930 mm (115.4 in) LWB: 3070 mm (120.9 in) | [1] |
| Length | SWB: 4985 mm (196.3 in) LWB: 5124 mm (201.7 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1862 mm (73.3 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1425–1435 mm (56.1–56.5 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1710–2085 kg (3770–4597 lb) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E38. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
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Generations and body styles
- Previous generation: E32 7 Series (1986–1994)
- Next generation: E65 7 Series (2001–2008)
Related models
More 7 Series chassis codes: E23 · E32 · E65 · E66 · E67 · E68 · F01 · F02 · F03 · F04 · G11 · G12 · G70 · G73
Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E39 5 Series · E31 8 Series · E53 X5 · E36/7 Z3 · E36/8 Z3 · E52 Z8 · E36 M3 · E39 M5 · E36/7 Z3 M
Common questions
When was the BMW E38 7 Series produced?
April 1994 – July 2001, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E38 7 Series?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E38: M52, M60, M62, M73, M51, M57, M67. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 7 Series (E38) (revision 1374743734, read 2026-10-23)
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