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Specs of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 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) 735iL (235 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 Long (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 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 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
235 Hp, 345 Nm
254 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
3.5 l
3498 cm3
213.46 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 735iL (235 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) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
1845 kg
4068 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
2380 kg
5247 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) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
1998
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
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
7.9 kg/Hp, 127.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.3 kg/Nm, 187 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
235 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
67.2 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
8
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
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
1845 kg 4068 lbs.
Max. weight
2380 kg 5247 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
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, 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
235/60 R16 W
Wheel rim size
16