Compare: BMW 7 Series 1998 Sedan 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

11.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

202 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 161.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

57.3 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M51D25

Engine displacement

2497 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

82.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.8 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1730 kg

Max. weight

2265 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