Compare: BMW 7 Series 1999 Sedan 245 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

740d (245 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1999

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

242 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 285.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

245 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Torque

560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M67D40

Engine displacement

3901 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1960 kg

Max. weight

2495 kg

Max load

535 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

95 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)

0.31

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

235/60 R16 W

Wheel rim size