I agree a M7 should only be the flagship model 750i/iL. 6.0L V12 with 48 valve heads with twin Mosselman superchargers. There has been alot of discussion of a 48 valve V12 engine lately on the e31 board. Also they (e31)claims that 48 valve heads may be available for older V12's for retrofits in a couple of years. Wouldn't that be nice! I agree except that I would want the M7 to be a v12. Tuned to somewhere around 500bhp (the engine is very capable it puts out almost 700 in the mclaren f1)It would truly be the ultimate driving machine. cosmos black exterior / black and grey two tone leather interior. 18" standard rims but optional 20's. I was hoping that theyd do something like this for the last year of e38 but no such luck. I guess we'll have to wait for e65. Why do the 3 an 5 guys get to have all the fun?? I also believe that your idea of using the 400bhp M5 engine is a great idea, especially in the short wheelbase model. if the 740 is can run to 60 in ~6 sec. with 282 bhp then with 400 it should be around 5.5 right?? Well I've been hopin for one since I saw the M5. I hope BMW is listening.- Dogra 98 740iL