BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 1998 - 2001/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

11.1 l/100 km
21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

How fast is 1998 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec
0-60 mph: 9.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

193 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

2.8 l
2793 cm³
170.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 728iL (193 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?

5124 mm
201.73 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 Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

1765 kg
3891 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

2300 kg
5071 lbs.

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

500 l
17.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission Steptronic

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.5 l/100 km 14.3 US mpg
17.1 UK mpg
6.1 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

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.6 sec

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

9.1 sec

Maximum speed

226 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.1 kg/Hp, 109.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 158.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

193 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

69.1 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 207 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B28

Engine displacement

2793 cm³ 170.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1765 kg 3891 lbs.

Max. weight

2300 kg 5071 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 (C_d)

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, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

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

215/65 R16 V

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/