S526A – S526 – SA526 – 0526 “Deleted, air conditioning, rear” This option code is apparently a misnomer. It is present only on L7s, and would indicate that the rear air conditioning has been deleted. However, the auxiliary water pump has an extra pump compared to the regular one present in most other E38s, as […]
S527A – S527 – SA527 – 0527 “Deleted, coolbox/bar compartment” This option code replaces “Activated-carbon filter for air cond.”, which was used on early E38s. This one, however, indicates that the rear coolbox/refrigerator was deleted. It was seen only on L7s, particularly on Japan-market, Taiwan-market, French-market, and two L7s built for the Royal Family of […]
S527A – S527 – SA527 – 0527 “Activated-carbon filter for air cond.” This option code is a mystery in the context of the E38 7 series, because it was only seen on a handful of pre-production models produced between September 1993 and May 1994. This option code was later re-utilized as “Deleted, coolbox/bar compartment“, on […]
S920A – S920 – SA920 – 0920 “Alpina without registration document” As the name suggests, this option code was added to all E38 750i and 750iL models that were later converted to by Alpina into the Alpina B12. This total includes both the B12 5.7 and B12 6.0. A genuine E38 Alpina B12 can be […]
P462A – P462 – SA462 – 0462 “Comfort Seat with Stowage Table” The following features were included in the package: Front and Rear Comfort Seats Fold down picnic tables in the upper back portion of the front seats, with writing pad on the lower back portion of the passenger seat, and vanity mirrors with lights […]
– Walnut with Inlay (from 01.09.1998) – There were two versions of the inlaid wood trim; one was used on facelift models, and can be distinguished by red rectangles instead of dark brown rectangles in the inlay that were present in the pre-facelift. – * – Calculating accurate production numbers for this wood trim will […]
S739A – S739 – SA739 – 0739 “Fine Wood Trim” (Anthracite Birch) The following features were included in the package: Birch wood trim in anthracite colour. 2552 E38s were produced with this option code. Additionally, 598 E38s were produced with this trim, with option code 0690, via BMW Individual.
S437A – S437 – SA437 – 0437 “Fine Wood Trim” (Bordeaux Alder) The following features were included in the package: Alder wood trim in bordeaux colour, with small white squares. 92 E38s were produced with this option code.
S345A – S345 – SA345 – 0345 “Chrome Line Interior” The following features were included in the package: Chrome door sills Chrome-trimmed speaker grilles Wood shift knob with leather sides and chrome trim Chrome hazard and lock button surrounding trim Chrome door lock pin caps Chrome door lock pin surrounding trim Wood roof grab handles […]
S778A – S778 – SA778 – 0778 “Individual BMW identification” The following features were included in the package: Door entry sills in chrome with black centre sections, with “BMW Individual” in silver written on it. This option was only available in conjunction with Color Code 490, Upholstery Code Z1XX, Option Code S940A, and/or Option Code […]