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(2008 model)
4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4000 cm3 / 244.1 cu in / 244.1 cu in, 226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 7-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
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 580 l / 20.48 cu ft / 20.48 cu ft |
| Length | 5040 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Load capacity | 505 kg / 1113 lb / 1113 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2450 kg / 5401 lb / 5401 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 2100 kg / 4630 lb / 4630 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.44 m2 / 26.2 sq ft / 26.2 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.73 m2 / 7.9 sq ft / 7.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 18.2 kW / 24.3 hp / 24.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.2 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 4000 cm3 / 244.1 cu in / 244.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 434.99 cm3/cylinder / 26.545 cu in/cylinder / 26.545 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 90.4 kW / 121.2 hp / 121.2 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 56.5 kW/l / 1.242 bhp/cu in / 1.242 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 97.5 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 157.8 kW/ton / 119.6 bhp/ton / 119.6 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) | 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 283 g/km / 455 g/mi / 455 g/mi | |
| Range | 786 km / 488 mi / 488 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | Multi-link |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/55-ZR17 | Tyres rear | 245/55-ZR17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
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