Compare: BMW 7 Series 1994 Sedan 286 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38)

Modification (Engine)

740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1994

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B40

Engine displacement

3982 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 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

1780 kg

Max. weight

2315 kg

Max load

535 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4984 mm

Width

1862 mm

Height

1435 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm

Front track

1552 mm

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 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

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

Tire size

215/65 R16

Wheel rim size