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Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 1998/
What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E38)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)?
12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is 1996 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.6 sec
0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 740i (286 Hp)?
286 Hp, 420 Nm
310 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996 740i (286 Hp)?
4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 740i (286 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38) Sedan 1996 740i (286 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
4984 mm
196.22 in.
What is the width of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)?
1800 kg
3968 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)?
2335 kg
5148 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)?
6, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
7 Series
Generation
7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine)
740i (286 Hp)
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
18.6 l/100 km 12.6 US mpg
15.2 UK mpg
5.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.3 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 233.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 310 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M60B40
Engine displacement
4398 cm3 268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
82.7 mm 3.26 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Max. weight
2335 kg 5148 lbs.
Max load
535 kg 1179 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

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
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Semi-trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
235/60 R16
Wheel rim size
16