PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: 2000 BMW 7 SERIES

• BMW's largest sedans; performance- luxury sedans, rather than mere luxury sedans.
• 3 "regular" models: standard -wheel base 4.4-liter V-8 740i, long wheelbase 4.4-liter V-8 740iL & long-wheelbase 5.4-liter V-1 2 750iL
• 2 new Protection Line models, new for 2000: 740iL Protection & 750iL Protection
• Engines were improved in 1999 model year, meeting U.S. LEV (Low
  Emissions Vehicle) standards (see details under specific models)
  
• Subtle design update occurred in 1999:
  - Grille & headlights
  - Side indicator lights
  - Illuminated exterior & interior door handles
  - Side skirts in black silk matte finish
  - Chrome finisher molding on trunklid
  - Clear-lens taillight clusters
  - New exterior & interior colors
  
• 5-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control
  
• 4-link integral rear suspension system
  
• Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
  
• 16-in. alloy wheels, 235/60R-1 6 1 OOH all-season tires
  
• Dynamic Stability Control standard on all models
  
• Dynamic Brake Control; enhances emergency braking
  
• Interlocking door anchoring system for resistance to side impacts
  
• Standard front-seat inflatable Head Protection System (HPS) & side impact airbags
  
• Battery Safety Terminal
  
• Car & Key Memory (programmable personalized functions)
  
• Multi-function remote control for locking & security systems (includes
  2-step unlocking, trunklid opening, panic function)
  
• Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with multi-function fingertip controls (including audio, cruise control, phone, recirculating air/heated steering wheel)
  
• 3-position memory system for driver's seat, safety-belt height, steering wheel & outside mirrors
  
• Leather & wood interior trim
  
• State-of-the-art automatic climate control with full left/right controls
  
• 2-way power moonroof standard
  
• Power-operated rear-window sunshade & manual rear side-window sunshades, optional in 740i & 740iL, standard in 750iL & both Protection Line models
  
• Dual cupholders front & rear
  
• BMW Onboard Navigation System newly standard in 740i & 740iL; formerly standard only in 750iL. Also standard in both Protection Line models.
  
• BMW Cellular Phone Systems, fixed or portable, available for BMW Center installation in 740i & 740iL; portable system standard in 750iL & both Protection Line models.
  
• New rain-sensing windshield wipers, on all except Protection Line models
  
• Fuel pump switches off automatically in case of accident impact
  
• 18-in. Sport Wheels & Tires, now available as stand-alone option on all except Protection Line models.
  
• Active Comfort Seats: new option in 740i, 740iL & 740iL Protection Line; standard in 750iL & 750iL Protection Line.
  
  
  740i
  
• "Base" model in Series, regular wheelbase
  
• BMW Onboard Navigation System
  
• 4.4-liter, 282-hp V-8 engine with VANOS steplessly variable intake-valve timing
  
• New option: Adaptive Ride Package, combining Electronic Damping Control & self-leveling rear suspension
  
• Optional Sport Package, including:
  -   Sport suspension
  -    18-in. wheels (different sizes front/rear) with performance tires
  -    STEPTRONIC 3-mode transmission feature (driver-controlled shifting)
  -    High-stall-speed torque converter
  -    Performance final drive ratio Shadowline exterior trim
  -    18-way Contour sport front seats
  -    Vavona redwood interior trim
  
• Standard 14-way power front seats with 4-way power lumbar support
  
• New standard equipment, formerly optional:
  -    High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system
  -    Xenon low-beam headlights with dynamic auto-leveling
  -    Super-premium audio system with 14 speakers incl. 4 subwoofers; Digital Sound Processing & 6-disc CD changer
  -    Rain sensing wipers
  
  
  740iL
  
• Long-wheelbase model with same 4.4-liter, 282-hp V-8 engine as 740i
  
• Standard 16-way Comfort power front seats with articulated backrests
  
• Other standard equipment & options same as 740i (not including the Sport Package); same major new standard equipment as 740i
  
  750iL
  
• Top-of-line model; only V1 2-cylinder engine used in a luxury sedan
  
• 5.4-liter, 326-hp V-1 2 engine with electrical - heated catalysts for even further reduction of emissions
  
• Exclusive wheel design, distinctive from those of 740i & 740iL
  
• Features optional on 740i/iL models are standard on 750iL: 
  -    Electronic Damping Control
  -    Self-leveling rear suspension
  -    16-way Active Comfort power front seats with articulated backrests & fatigue-reducing Active feature
  -    Heated front & rear seats, steering wheel
  -    Power-operated rear-window sunshade & manual rear doorwindow shades
  -    Ski bag
  
• Plus features not available on 740i/iL:
  -    Double-pane insulating side windows
  -    Power individual rear seats; power-adjustable rear head restraints rise into previously adjusted position when     respective seat is occupied
  -    Detail upgrades in interior, including more extensive leather trim
  
• Full Maintenance Program standard
  
• Highline package available as a no cost option; includes:
  -    Midnight Blue or Orinocco BMW Individual exterior paint
  -    Euro Nappa leather interior in Ecru color (light beige), with navy blue or green piping, carpeting & accents