BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 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) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

How fast is 1998 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

286 Hp, 440 Nm
325 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

4.4 l
4398 cm³
268.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 740iL (286 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) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

1890 kg
4167 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

2425 kg
5346 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) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission Steptronic

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  - 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)
    - 750iL (326 Hp) Steptronic
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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

740iL (286 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

18.1 l/100 km 13 US mpg
15.6 UK mpg
5.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

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

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 151.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 232.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 325 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B44

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm 3.26 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

1890 kg 4167 lbs.

Max. weight

2425 kg 5346 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 (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

235/60 R16 W

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/