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(1996 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in, 210.3 kW / 282.0 hp / 282.0 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740iL | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5123 mm / 201.7 in / 201.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1862 mm / 73.3 in / 73.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3071 mm / 120.9 in / 120.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1552 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1567 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.6 % / 50.6 % / 50.6 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.70 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.4 kW / 23.3 hp / 23.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo HFM-Motronic M5.2 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 549.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 210.3 kW / 282.0 hp / 282.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 109.5 kW / 146.8 hp / 146.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.8 kW/l / 1.051 bhp/cu in / 1.051 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 95.5 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 145.0 kW/ton / 109.9 bhp/ton / 109.9 bhp/ton |
| 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.7 | Turning circle | 12.2 m / 40.0 ft / 40.0 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent,4 Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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