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BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp) Steptronic 1996, 1997, 1998
BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp) Steptronic 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp) Steptronic 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

BMW
Model

7 Series
Generation

7 Series (E38)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

735i (235 Hp) Steptronic

Power

235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

240 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M62B35
Power
235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
67.2 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Engine displacement
3498 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1790 kg

Max weight (kg)

2325 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4984 mm

Width (mm)

1862 mm

Height (mm)

1435 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2930 mm

Front track (mm)

1552 mm

Rear track (mm)

1568 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.6 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Inclined Lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/60 R16

Rear tires size

235/60 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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