BMW 7 Series 740iL (210kW)
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Automatic gearbox
E38
Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E38 BMW 7 Series 740iL (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 420 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 206 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 1996.
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 with Lower Wishbone using Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Multi-Link using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Brakes Front | 325 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 325 mm Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 210 kW @ 5,700 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 420 N⋅m @ 3,900 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6.9 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 206 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,945 kg |
| Weight Distribution | 50.6:49.4 |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 108 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 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) | 5,123 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,862 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,425 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 8J x 16 Rear: 8J x 16 |
| Tyres |
Front: 235/60 R16 100H Rear: 235/60 R16 100H |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,552 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,071 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.2 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: | Bosch HFM-Motronic M5.2 Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.79 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.93 |
Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020