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1998 740iL (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

740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

95 l 25.1 US gal
20.9 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

1890 kg 4166.7 lbs

Length

5124 mm 201.73 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

18.1 l/100 km 12.99 US mpg
15.61 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5124 mm 201.73 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in

Wheelbase

3070 mm 120.87 in

Front track

1552 mm 61.1 in

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm 61.73 in

Turning diameter

12.2 m 40.03 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

Wishbone

Tire size

- Front

235/60 R16 W

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1890 kg 4166.7 lbs

Max. weight

2425 kg 5346.2 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 Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001