(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 728i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | E38 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4984 mm / 196.2 in / 196.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1862 mm / 73.3 in / 73.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1805 kg / 3979 lb / 3979 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm / 115.4 in / 115.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1552 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1568 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 in | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.300 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2793 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 465.50 cm3/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder / 28.407 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 143.9 kW / 195.6 hp / 195.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 280.0 Nm / 206.5 lbft / 206.5 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 142.0 kW / 193.1 bhp / 193.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 69.1 kW/l / 1.540 bhp/cu in / 1.540 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.25 Nm/l / 0.877 lbft/cu in / 0.877 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 106.93 kW/ton / 145.38 bhp/ton / 145.38 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.60 s / 9.60 s / 9.60 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 728i
