BMW USED CARS

You're looking for some added security. You're a recent dot-com millionaire, the latest Powerball jackpot recipient, or just plain paranoid. Or, perhaps somebody has it in for you. How can you make that trip to the supermarket, if you always have to worry about getting "whacked"? Fortunately, BMW has the answer. It's called the 7-series "protection".

Each sedan is an imposing creation in steel, with a rear-drive powertrain and strong performance pedigree. Differences begin under the hood. The BMW 740i holds a 282 horsepower, 4.0-liter V-8 engine, driving a five-speed automatic transmission. Jaguar's XJ6 series engine is nearly identical in displacement, but has six cylinders (inline) and sends its 245 horsepower to a four-speed automatic.

VF-Engineering chose to supercharge the BMW E38 740 to increase throttle response and mid-to-top end power with the centrifugal Vortech supercharger. With the stock 4.4 liter motor, power and torque are already suitable for the heavy 7 series chassis. However this upgrade is for the V8 enthusiast who demands more power. The new found power makes the E38 740 powerful enough to overtake and accelerate hard with the greatest ease. As a daily driver the supercharged BMW 740 is a mild mannered executive car waiting for the throttle body to be flung open. It is easy to slide the back out under full throttle and send the 7 series V8 to ridiculous speeds way above the limit. Upgraded brakes are a suggested pre-requisite.