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The BMW E38 model was the basis for the 1995 through 2001 BMW 7 Series automobiles. In early 1988, development began on the third generation BMW 7-series codenamed "Entwicklung 99". From 1989 to 1990 BMW styling work was done, when Boyke Boyer's concept design was chosen and further refined into production form with engineers.
The BMW E38 models were offered with either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission; the BMW 730d, BMW 740d, BMW 740i/iL, and BMW 750iL had a 5-speed ZF automatic standard. The engine variants in Europe were BMW 725tds, BMW 728i, BMW 730i, BMW 730d, BMW 735i, BMW 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), BMW 740d and BMW 750i. In BMW America, the BMW models were sold as the BMW 740i, BMW 740iL and BMW 750iL. The BMW 740i/iL were powered by a 4.4 L V8 engine. The base BMW prices in 2001 were US$62,900 for the BMW 740i, US$66,900 for the BMW 740iL and US$92,100 for the BMW 750iL. The considerably rarer BMW 5.4 L V12 was BMW's flagship vehicle, with a BMW 5.4 L 322 bhp (240 kW; 326 PS) engine, also shared by the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. BMW V8 and BMW V12 cars had long-wheelbase variants, with the "L" added to the designation. A rare European executive BMW long-wheelbase limousine model was also produced, called the BMW L7, available as both BMW 740iL (4.4 L V8) and BMW 750iL (5.4 L V12) variants. BMW Protection Line light-armored vehicles were built from 2000–2001, again utilizing the BMW 740iL and BMW 750iL platforms, and cost US$99,100 and US$124,400, respectively. These BMW models included BMW body armor, BMW bullet-resistant glass and BMW run-flat tires.
When the BMW E38 was phased out in 2001 to make way for the new BMW E65, sales of BMW E38s increased noticeably in the car's final months of sales as people moved to buy the car before it was replaced for the 2002 model year. The BMW E65's radical styling and iDrive were not initially well received by consumers, so used BMW E38s increased in value as demand increased. Also contributing to the BMW E38's continued popularity was its appearance in several films such as new James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, The Transporter, Bimmer and The Game. The BMW E38 740i featured in the BMW Film Ambush, even though it was the only featured car in the series to be replaced the following year.
In 1997, BMW started to manufacture the BMW L7 ultimate saloon nearly 5.40 metres in length. This automobile was designed for customers with the highest possible aspirations and catered for all forms of driving comfort. The BMW L7 was fitted with every conceivable extra, including leather upholstery throughout. It was based on the BMW 750iL with a 12-cylinder engine although the BMW L7 was 25 cm longer after the B pillar. The top speed of the BMW L7 was 250 km/h. The BMW L7 was individually manufactured in small batches until 2001 and was supplied as left-hand or right-hand drive. Famous BMW owners included Karl Lagerfeld and the Prince of Thailand. In the 18th James Bond feature film Tomorrow Never Dies, the sixteen BMW E38 cars used during production were modified so they could be driven from the backseat. The car type is actually a BMW 740iL but they were re-badged as the BMW 750iL.
According to patent US 4352316 A* there are several steps when it comes to armoring a civilian automobile. First, the automobile is stripped of its interior. Second, door frames are rebuilt to include armor plating and bullet proof windows are added. Third, the vertical portions, top, and bottom of the automobile are enforced with armoring plating. Finally, the car’s battery and engine are encased in armor plating.[8] The objective of the plating is to prevent bullets from penetrating the automobile and entering into the passenger cabin. During the installation process various materials are used including; bulletproof glass, ballistic nylon, run flat inserts, and Lexan. Outside of the basic armoring package several defensive options are available to help improve the security of the automobile comprising; dual battery system, DVR security camera system, electric door handles, flashing front strobe lights, night vision systems, self-sealing fuel tank, and siren/loudspeaker system, etc.
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