Compare: BMW 7 Series 1998 Sedan 286 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 151.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 232.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Torque

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B44

Engine displacement

4398 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm

Compression ratio

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1890 kg

Max. weight

2425 kg

Max load

535 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

5124 mm

Width

1862 mm

Height

1425 mm

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Front track

1552 mm

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m

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