BMW Celebrates 25 Years of V12s with a Special Edition 760Li Priced at $159,695

In 1987, BMW took a big step towards being a real premium carmaker with the launch of its first ever V12-powered automobile, the 750iL E32, which was followed shortly after by the 850i that offered the first V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox on a road car.

The 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 unit generated 295hp (300PS) at 5,200 rpm and a peak torque of 450Nm (330 lb·ft) at 4,100 rpm. Ever since, BMW has offered a V12 engine option on its flagship sedan series.

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Did BMW “Doctor” its U.S. July Sales to Trump Mercedes-Benz?

In the beginning of August, BMW reported selling 21,297 vehicles in July in the United States - a considerable 1,986 more cars than the rivaling Mercedes-Benz brand. According to sales figures, the 7-Series luxury saloon accounts for 1,696 of them.

So what, you might ask; BMWs are upmarket cars and there are certainly enough people in the US willing to cash up for a 7-Series, which is a very competent car indeed.

The problem is that the exact same model managed only 539 sales in June. A 300 percent increase in a single month is extraordinary and, according to The Wall Street Journal, there is a simple, but ethically questionable, explanation.

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2013 BMW 7-Series Facelift: Mega Gallery with 274 Photos and U.S. Pricing

BMW has dropped a comprehensive photo gallery of its facelifted 2013 model year 7-Series saloon covering all the changes and then some more while also releasing prices for the U.S. market model.

In the States, prices range from $74,195 for the regular-wheelbase 740i to $140,200 for the long-wheelbase 760Li, including an $895 destination and handling fee.

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