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Specs of BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) /1994, 1995, 1996/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) /Sedan 1994 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series Long (E38)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp)?
10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
How fast is 1994 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp)?
235 km/h | 146 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 730iL (218 Hp)?
218 Hp, 290 Nm
214 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 730iL (218 Hp)?
3.0 l
2997 cm3
182.89 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1994 BMW 730iL (218 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series Long (E38) Sedan 1994 730iL (218 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
5124 mm
201.73 in.
What is the width of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1994 BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp)?
1750 kg
3858 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1994 BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp)?
2285 kg
5038 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 1994 BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
730iL (218 Hp)
Start of production
1994 year
End of production
1996 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.9 sec
Maximum speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 124.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
72.7 Hp/l
Torque
290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 214 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M60B30
Engine displacement
2997 cm3 182.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
67.6 mm 2.66 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
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
1750 kg 3858 lbs.
Max. weight
2285 kg 5038 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
5124 mm 201.73 in.
Width
1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 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)
12.2 m 40.03 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
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
215/65 R16
Wheel rims size
16