750iL
V12 refinement in the long-wheelbase E38 flagship.
1994 European V12 powertrain specification · long wheelbase · Factory source
Every figure, in one place.
Performance
- Power
- 326 PS · 322 hp · 240 kW
- Torque
- 490 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h · limited
- Power-to-weight
- 6.24 kg/PS
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine
- M73 · V12
- Displacement
- 5,379 cm³
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Body and dimensions
- Production
- 1994–2001
- Body
- Sedans
- Length
- 5,124 mm
- Width
- 1,862 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,070 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,035 kg
- Fuel tank
- 95 L
Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.
Why you’d want one
- Classic flagship comfort and V12 smoothness.
Know before you buy
- V12 cooling system and twin-ECU faults
- Self-levelling suspension and electrical gremlins
- Very high running costs
Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.
A long-wheelbase V12 flagship.
The E38 750iL pairs the M73 V12 with an extended-wheelbase saloon. Its focus is smooth, spacious travel rather than the high-revving character of an M engine.
Classic flagship comfort and V12 smoothness.
Test the many fitted comfort systems and inspect maintenance records.
The L identifies the long-wheelbase version in this record.
M73 · V12
The E38 750iL pairs a 5.4-litre V12 with an extended-wheelbase sedan body. BMW rates this engine generation at 326 PS and 490 Nm, prioritising smooth power delivery and flagship comfort.
M73 V12 in an E38 750iL Individual. Individual equipment and year may differ.
M73 · Petrol
The E38 750iL pairs a 5.4-litre V12 with an extended-wheelbase sedan body. BMW rates this engine generation at 326 PS and 490 Nm, prioritising smooth power delivery and flagship comfort.
Naturally aspirated power
Air enters without a turbocharger. Cylinder capacity, valve timing and engine speed shape the engine’s torque delivery.
Rear-wheel drive
A five-speed automatic transmission drives the rear wheels. The iL body is longer than the standard-wheelbase 750i, while sharing its V12 powertrain family.
1994 European V12 powertrain specification · long wheelbase
These figures describe the selected specification and engine output. PS is metric horsepower. Equipment, power ratings and homologation can differ between markets and model years. Open the BMW source to inspect the original factory information.
