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BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) 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

740i (286 Hp)

Power

286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M60B40
Power
286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine displacement
4398 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1800 kg

Max weight (kg)

2335 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

manual

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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