BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 1998 - 2001/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

12.1 l/100 km
19.4 US mpg
23.3 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

How fast is 1998 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

243 km/h | 151 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
0-60 mph: 7.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

238 Hp, 345 Nm
254 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

3.5 l
3498 cm³
213.46 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4984 mm
196.22 in.

What is the width of 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1862 mm
73.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

1810 kg
3990 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

2345 kg
5170 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

500 l
17.7 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission Steptronic

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

735i (238 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1998 year

End of production

2001 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.2 l/100 km 13.7 US mpg
16.4 UK mpg
5.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg
23.3 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.8 sec

Maximum speed

243 km/h 151 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.6 kg/Hp, 131.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 190.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

238 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

68 Hp/l

Torque

345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 254 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B35

Engine displacement

3498 cm³ 213.46 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

1810 kg 3990 lbs.

Max. weight

2345 kg 5170 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

5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

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

Tires size

235/60 R16

Wheel rims size

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/