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1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996, 1997, 1998

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E38)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
How fast is the car, 1996 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.4 sec
0-60 mph: 10.8 sec
How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?143 Hp, 280 Nm
206.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?2.5 l
2497 cm3
152.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 BMW 725tds (143 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E38) Sedan 1996 725tds (143 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?4984 mm
196.22 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?1710 kg
3769.9 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?2245 kg
4949.38 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine) 725tds (143 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg
9.09 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg
16.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.8 sec
Maximum speed 206 km/h 128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12 kg/Hp, 83.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.3 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2497 cm3 152.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm 3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 9.8 l 10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1710 kg 3769.9 lbs.
Max. weight 2245 kg 4949.38 lbs.
Max load 535 kg 1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4984 mm 196.22 in.
Width 1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1552 mm 61.1 in.
Rear (Back) track 1568 mm 61.73 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Inclined Lever
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/60 R16
Wheel rims size16