1998 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

740

Generation

BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)

Modification

740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 Steptronic

Kerb weight

1850 kg 4078.6 lbs

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

Engine Model

M62B44

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.

Power

286 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

440 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 324.53 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

82.7 mm 3.26 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

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

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

235/60 R16

Wheel rims

16

Kerb weight

1850 kg 4078.6 lbs

Max. weight

2385 kg 5258 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

535 kg 1179.5 lbs