BMW 7 Series
Every BMW 7 Series generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1977–present 8 generations · 75 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 181 → 600 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Epic 4 Epic · 4 Rare/Common
All 8 BMW 7 Series Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
For the first time in decades, BMW's flagship 7 Series doesn't offer a V12 at all — the engine that once defined the top of the range was simply dropped in favor of a plug-in hybrid.
The G11's M760i carried a V12, the last 7 Series engine of that configuration BMW has built, retired when this generation ended.
The G11 was the first 7 Series ever offered with four-wheel steering — BMW badged it Integral Active Steering, and only on the all-wheel-drive cars.
The F01 7 Series offered rear-wheel steering — Integral Active Steering — turning the rear wheels independently to tighten the turning circle of a full-size luxury sedan.
The E65 7 Series was the first production car anywhere with an electric parking brake — one that could engage itself in stop-and-go traffic or when the ignition switched off.
In late 1997, this 7 Series became the first car in the world — alongside its E39 5 Series sibling — to offer side-impact head airbags, staying inflated up to seven seconds for rollover protection.
The E32's V12 nearly didn't happen: BMW's tooling for the bodyshell was already built when an exec pushed to widen the car and add a V12 anyway, at an estimated 300 million Deutsche Mark in scrapped tooling.
BMW named the turbo E23 "745i" using pure marketing math: engineers assumed a turbo made about 1.4x the power of the same size naturally aspirated engine, so a 3.2-liter turbo six got badged like a 4.5.
Collectors Who Spotted the BMW 7 Series
No member has published a public street spot of the BMW 7 Series yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
BMW 7 Series Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G70 7 SeriesG70 | 2023–present | Rare | 3.0L I6 | 381 hp · 384 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 7 Series M Performance (G11/G12)G11/G12 7 Series M Performance | 2017–2022 | Epic | 6.6L V12 | 600 hp · 627 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| G11/G12 7 SeriesG11/G12 | 2016–2022 | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 322 hp · 369 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| F01/F02 7 SeriesF01/F02 | 2009–2015 | Rare | 3.0L I6 | 315 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 29 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E65/E66 7 SeriesE65/E66 | 2002–2008 | Epic350,000 built | 4.4L V8 | 329 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E38 7 SeriesE38 | 1995–2001 | Epic327,000 built | 4.4L V8 | 282 hp · 325 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E32 7 SeriesE32 | 1987–1994 | Epic317,000 built | 3.4L I6 | 208 hp · 225 lb-ft | — | — | 11 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E23 7 SeriesE23 | 1977–1986 | Rare285,024 built | 3.2L I6 | 181 hp · 195 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a BMW 7 Series on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.