1996 BMW 7 Series
The new BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $158,640 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 730il variant and topping out at $263,000 for the 750il.
There are 4 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm), 5.4L multi-point injection (240kW/490Nm), 3L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1996 7 Series is offered with a 2 year warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
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Retail Price
Transmission
5-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
N/A
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BMW 7 Series
Features & Specs
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Available Variants
The BMW 7 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being 730il and the most expensive being 750il.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,124 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,862 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 494 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 7 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the 730il that starts from $158,640.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 7 Series is the 750il that starts from $263,000.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: 730il, 740il and 750il.
See all BMW 7 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 7 Series is the 730il which measures 1862mm wide, 5124mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the 750il which has 240kW of power from its 5.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the 750il which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 7 Series uses Premium Unleaded.
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