V8 and V12 gasoline engines. The launch models consisted of the 730i/iL and 735i/iL, which were powered by the M30 straight-6 engine. Also available at the E32 launch was the 750i/iL, which was the first BMW ever sold with a V12 engine. The rated power output of the M70 V12 is . In 1991, BMW began production of its first V8 engine since the end of BMW 501/502 production in 1962. This M60 V8 was introduced in the E32, along with the E34 5 Series. The 4.0 litre version powered the new 740i/iL models, and the 3.0 litre version was sold in parallel with the M30 straight-six in the 730i/iL models. The top speed of the 740i was electronically limited to . Both V8 engines were coupled to a new, 5-speed automatic transmission made by ZF. The Nikasil bore lining used in the M60 engine was prone to damage when used with high-sulfur fuels. Styling The E32 was the first BMW to use L-shaped tail-lights, which were designed with safety of following traffic in mind. Other styling features include a Hofmeister kink in the rear window line and circular headlights. A narrow 'kidney' grille correlated with 6-cylinder models, and a wider grille was standard for V8 and V12 models. The narrow grille was available as an option on the 8- and 12-cylinder E32 models. Models The official specifications are as follows. * uncatalyzed ** Electronically limited top speed Alpina models The Alpina B11 3.5 is based on the E32 735i and introduced in 1987 with a inline-six engine. Between 1987 and 1993 a total of 332 cars were produced. The Alpina B11 4.0 is based on the E32 740i with a modified engine producing (compared with for the 740i) and of torque. Just 7 cars were made in 1993 and 1994. The Alpina B12 5.0 is based on the E32 750i/750iL and used a modified V12 engine producing (compared with for the 750i/750iL) and of torque. A total of 305 cars were made. Special models 750iL Highline The BMW 750iL Highline was the top-of-the-line model of the E32, with lots of added luxury for the rear passengers like full leather seats, dual radio controls, dual climate control with coolbox mounted in the center console, electrically heated and adjustable rear seats, walnut veneer folding tables, two crystal glasses neatly placed in the coolbox, legrests, and sun shade all around the rear/side