E32

E32 is best known as the internal chassis code BMW used for the second generation of its 7 Series flagship sedan. Manufactured from 1986 through 1994, the E32 represented a more spacious, refined, and technologically updated interpretation of BMW’s luxury sedan. It was offered in both standard wheelbase and long-wheelbase forms, with the long-wheelbase variants identified by the suffix iL. The model range commonly included 730i, 735i, 740i, and 750i, with the corresponding long-wheelbase versions 730iL, 735iL, 740iL, and 750iL. The top-of-the-line 750i/750iL was equipped with a V12 engine, while other variants used inline six engines. The E32 platform helped reinforce BMW’s reputation for combining performance with comfort during the era.

The E32 featured several advancements in comfort and electronics for its time, including enhanced interior appointments and upgraded safety and convenience systems. Its design emphasized a restrained, aerodynamic silhouette and a focus on ride quality, contributing to the model’s balance of luxury and performance that would influence subsequent generations.

Production of the E32 ended in 1994, and it was succeeded by the E38. Among enthusiasts, the E32 is remembered for its combination of upscale character, engine options, and classic late-1980s to early-1990s BMW styling.

In contexts outside automotive use, E32 can denote other, unrelated codes or product identifiers. This article focuses on the BMW model designation.