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BMW 740i

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 BMW 740i

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in, 225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp @ 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2006
Model740iIssued until
Serie7Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2095 l / 73.98 cu ft / 73.98 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5040 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 inTotal (curb) weight1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity20 kg / 44 lb / 44 lb
Wheelbase3000 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 inGross (max.) weight1965 kg / 4332 lb / 4332 lb
Track frontTowing weight2100 kg / 4630 lb / 4630 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.44 m2 / 26.2 sq ft / 26.2 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore81.2 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3999 cm3 / 244.0 cu in / 244.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity434.99 cm3/cylinder / 26.545 cu in/cylinder / 26.545 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm
AspirationMax. torque390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)90.0 kW / 120.7 hp / 120.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output56.3 kW/l / 1.236 bhp/cu in / 1.236 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque97.5 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio157.3 kW/ton / 119.2 bhp/ton / 119.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions262 g/km / 422 g/mi / 422 g/mi (est.)
  Range786 km / 488 mi / 488 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front240/50R18Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 740i

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