BMW 745i SA - The M7 You Never Knew Existed - Top Speed
received such updates back in the 1980s. The reasoning is rather simple and logical: the Germans want the 7 Series to stay true to its initial role as a refined luxury sedan. Although the E23 7 Series was sold with inline-six engines exclusively, BMW did experiment with various V-8 and V-12 powerplants. However, due to packaging restrictions in the engine bay caused by the addition of the turbocharger, the mill could not be fitted to right-hand drive cars, such as those sold in South Africa. and beefed-up versions of the E24 6 Series and E28 5 Series. So how come BMW never offered the M-spec 7 Series in Europe, North America or Asia. Well, it seems the Germans considered the M88 powerplant, which developed its peak power at a relatively high engine speed, was way too noisy for the refined and luxurious sedan. There’s also the question why this sedan was not badged as an M7. It’s not entirely clear why the 745i SA didn’t get the brand’s most-wanted badge, but several sources say it may have been because of Munich’s policy of not building a full-fledged... Source: www.topspeed.com
