BMW 7 Series 740d
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Automatic gearbox
E38
Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E38 BMW 7 Series 740d, a 4 door diesel saloon with a 5 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 180 kW of power and 560 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 242 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 2000.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified | 
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 
| 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 | 334 mm Ventilated Disc | 
| Brakes Rear | 328 mm Ventilated Disc | 
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS | 
| VED | Not Specified | 
| Effizienz | Not Specified | 
| Insurance Group | Not Specified | 
Performance
| Power (kW) | 180 kW @ 4,000 RPM | 
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 560 N⋅m @ 1,750 RPM to 2,500 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) | 8 seconds | 
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 28.7 seconds | 
| Top Speed (km/h) | 242 km/h | 
| Weight US (kg) | 2,035 kg | 
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified | 
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 88 kW per ton | 
| CO2 (g/km) | 260 g/km | 
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 Cd | 
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.21 m2 | 
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.69 CdA | 
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) | 
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,984 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: 235/60 R16 100W Rear: 235/60 R16 100W | 
| Front Track (mm) | 1,552 mm | 
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,568 mm | 
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,930 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) | 85 L | 
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW | 
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | V8 90° vee | 
| Engine Position: | Front | 
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal | 
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 3,901 | 
| Aspiration: | Forced (Turbo) | 
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 88 | 
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | 
| Valves: | 32 | 
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 18:1 | 
| Fuel Management: | Common Rail Direct Diesel Injection | 
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes | 
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump | 
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.79 | 
| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.65 | 
Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020