BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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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. Internal Combustion engine. 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

Doors

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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

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

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

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 (C_d)

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

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998/