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1994 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

740

Modification

740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1994

End of production

1996

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

3982 cm³ 243 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 Steptronic

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.3 l/100 km 14.43 US mpg
17.33 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg

- Combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M60B40

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3982 cm³ 243 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in

Front track

1552 mm 61.1 in

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm 61.73 in

Turning diameter

11.6 m 38.06 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 Steptronic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Inclined Lever

Tire size

- Front

215/65 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Max. weight

2315 kg 5103.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

535 kg 1179.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic is made in 1994 1995 1996