Description
By: Graham Robson .
The 7 Series is the flagship of the BMW model range. Introduced in 197. these big saloons ooze quality, with their combination of space, luxury, and sporting abilities allied to classic good looks. In a world where the large luxury saloon had seemed destined for the scrapheap, the 7 Series has proved the sceptics wrong.
Starting with a look at the 7 Series' ancestors — the 2500, 2800, 3.0 and 3.3 range — Graham Robson then studies the background to the development of the first generation (E23) series which ran from 1977 to 1986. Well designed and engineered, the car was an immediate success, with reviewers enjoying both the luxury and sporting characteristics, and comparing the prices and economy of the models favourably against rivals from
Mercedes and Jaguar. However, BMW has never been a company to rest on its laurels, and further improvements were introduced into the second generation, announced in 1987, and the third generation of 1994. Graham Robson describes these developments with the aid of photographs and diagrams, and special features on technical aspects of the cars, in this highly readable account.
Backed up with full specifications and production figures for each generation, profusely illustrated throughout and produced with the full co-operation of BMW, BMW 7 Series — The Complete Story is essential reading for classic car enthusiasts and especially followers of the BMW marque.
