Compare: BMW 7 Series 1996 Sedan 235 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38)

Modification (Engine)

735i (235 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

244 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.4 kg/Hp, 134.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 183.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

67.2 Hp/l

Torque

320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M62B35

Engine displacement

3498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

78.9 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

1745 kg

Max. weight

2280 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, manual transmission

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

235/60 R16

Wheel rim size