BMW 7 Series 740i (210kW)
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Automatic gearbox
E38

Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E38 BMW 7 Series 740i (210kW), a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 210 kW of power and 440 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 7 seconds.

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 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 Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front 324 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 324 mm Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 210 kW @ 5,400 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 440 N⋅m @ 3,600 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) 7 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 27.1 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) (limited to 250 km/h)
Weight US (kg) 1,925 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 109 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) 301 g/km
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.3 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 2.21 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.66 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) 1,425 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7.5J x 16
Rear: 7.5J x 16
Tyres Front: 235/60 R16
Rear: 235/60 R17
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): 4,398
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 92 x 82.7
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 32
Engine Compression Ratio: 10:1
Fuel Management: EFI
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Final Drive Ratio: 3.15

Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020