BMW 7 Series 730iL
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Automatic gearbox
E38
Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E38 BMW 7 Series 730iL, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 160 kW of power and 290 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 234 km/h.
The BMW 7 Series E38 started production in 1994 and was in production for approximately 7 years, stopping production in 2001.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1994.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified | 
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol | 
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed Automatic | 
| Body Style | Saloon | 
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) | 
| Engine | Not Specified | 
| Engine Code | Not Specified | 
| Transmission | Not Specified | 
| Steering | Not Specified | 
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar | 
| Suspension Rear | Independent Multi-Link using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar | 
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Disc | 
| Brakes Rear | Ventilated Disc | 
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS | 
| VED | Not Specified | 
| Effizienz | Not Specified | 
| Insurance Group | Not Specified | 
Performance
| Power (kW) | 160 kW @ 5,800 RPM | 
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 290 N⋅m @ 4,500 RPM | 
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 9.7 seconds | 
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 30.3 seconds | 
| Top Speed (km/h) | 234 km/h | 
| Weight US (kg) | 1,855 kg | 
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified | 
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 86 kW per ton | 
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified | 
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.3 Cd | 
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified | 
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified | 
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) | 
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 5,124 mm | 
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,862 mm | 
| Height (mm) | 1,435 mm | 
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels | Front: 7.5J x 16 Rear: 7.5J x 16 | 
| Tyres | Front: 215/65 R16 Rear: 215/65 R16 | 
| Front Track (mm) | 1,552 mm | 
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,568 mm | 
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,070 mm | 
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) | 
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified | 
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified | 
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 95 L | 
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW | 
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | V8 | 
| Engine Position: | Front | 
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal | 
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 2,997 | 
| Aspiration: | NA | 
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 67.6 | 
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | 
| Valves: | 32 | 
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 
| Fuel Management: | Bosch DME 3.3 Fuel Injection | 
| Intercooler: | No | 
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes | 
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump | 
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.23 | 
Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020