V12... that must have one heck of a nice exhaust note.
Sounds nice, but generally quiet unless you really get on it. The BMW 750iL is more of an Autobahn cruiser than a performance sedan.
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In 1986, BMW introduced the second generation of the 7 series, known internally as the E32. Aimed at the high end of the luxury market, the car offered some of the latest innovations in automotive technology, and a new, top-of-the-line V12 engine. Some luxury options featured on the E32 included integrated telephone and fax machines, a wine cooler, double glazing, electronic stability control, and a system that automatically increased spring pressure on the windshield wipers, to keep them firmly pressed on the glass at Autobahn speeds. Incidentally, the E32 was the first car adhering to BMW's self-imposed speed limit of 250 km/h (155.37 mp/h). According to the official American brochure in 1987, the ungoverned 750iL could reach 300 km/h (186.4 mph) with a side note that the terminal speed was electronically restricted.
Three aftermarket chips, and the 155MPH speed limiter is gone. Well, technically one for the EML, but I am not sure how it would run without the two other ECMs updated as well.
Anyway, here are some videos I sourced with a quick search....
A BMW 750 enthusiast having some fun:
For the more adventurous, a little forced induction can really wake up the M70 V12:
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^Previous posted edited. I removed the first video, as the dash cluster did not look right for an E32 IMO. Not sure what BMW he was actually driving there.
I like my BMW 750iL, but I need to quit using it as a daily driver.
From an engineering standpoint, the M70 is essentially two inline six engines with a shared crank. Each bank has its own ECM, ignition system, etc. The EML system coordinates the two banks. In other words, enough overengineering that BMW eventually introduced a 740 model with a V8 engine, which probably outsold the 750 by a huge margin.
How about Chrysler being told they can't spend half the money they want to on advertising? Hmmm, how about we have less market exposure to sell our cars to get out of our slump? I think I've seen that work....somewhere....
no?
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Finally got around to replacing my Kelly Charger tires on the Jeep....as they were well beyond dry rotted and the cracks had become dangerous.
I picked up some Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's in the same size (235/70/15) as my chargers and jeez what a difference it made.
Not only can I barely break them loose in the rain at half throttle from zero (compared to being able to spin em at 1/4 throttle at a slow roll), they are also much smoother and quieter. My handling is much improved as well so far, as it doesn't want to fishtail nearly as easily. Braking was greatly improved as well in wet conditions. Less fun yes, but much safer especially if I have to get on it.
For $78 a tire they are an excellent buy. I'm going to miss my 1/4 throttle powerslides tho
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