(1994 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740 i | Issued until | 2001 |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E38 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E38 | 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 | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1862 mm / 73.3 in / 73.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 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 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3982 cm3 / 243.0 cu in / 243.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 210.0 kW / 285.5 hp / 285.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 400.0 Nm / 295.0 lbft / 295.0 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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 | 215/65 R16 | Tyres rear | 215/65 R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 740 i
