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Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic /1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 1999 - 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) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
How fast is 1999 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
242 km/h | 150 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1999 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
245 Hp, 560 Nm
413 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1999 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
3.9 l
3901 cm3
238.05 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 BMW 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1999 740d (245 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 1999 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
4984 mm
196.22 in.
What is the width of 1999 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
1960 kg
4321 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
2495 kg
5501 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1999 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
740d (245 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8 sec
Maximum speed
242 km/h 150 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 285.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
245 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
62.8 Hp/l
Torque
560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. 413 lb.-ft. @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M67D40
Engine displacement
3901 cm3 238.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio
18:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration
Bi-Turbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1960 kg 4321 lbs.
Max. weight
2495 kg 5501 lbs.
Max load
535 kg 1179 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
95 l 25.1 US gal | 20.9 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)
0.31
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
Tire size
235/60 R16 W
Wheel rim size
16