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BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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General information

Name

BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Brand

BMW
Model

7 Series
Generation

7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M62B44
Power
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 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)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1890 kg

Max weight (kg)

2425 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

95 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5124 mm

Width (mm)

1862 mm

Height (mm)

1425 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3070 mm

Front track (mm)

1552 mm

Rear track (mm)

1568 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.2 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

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/60 R16 W

Rear tires size

235/60 R16 W

Wheel rims size

R16

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