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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 8-cylinder V engine, 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in, 213.0 kW / 285.6 hp / 285.6 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, rear wheel drive, 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740i L | 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 | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4830 l / 170.57 cu ft / 170.57 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5130 mm / 202.0 in / 202.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1968 kg / 4339 lb / 4339 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 95 l / 20.9 UK gal / 25.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.27 m2 / 24.5 sq ft / 24.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 549.76 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | 213.0 kW / 285.6 hp / 285.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 85.2 kW / 114.3 hp / 114.3 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 48.4 kW/l / 1.064 bhp/cu in / 1.064 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 100.0 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/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 | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 147.6 kW/ton / 111.8 bhp/ton / 111.8 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 740i L
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