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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
Cadillac DeVille (EL12)
4.6 i V8 32V DHS (279 Hp)
Cadillac DeVille (EL12)
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Cadillac Seville V
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Cadillac Seville V
4.6 i V8 32 (305 Hp)
Chrysler Concorde II
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Daimler Daimler (X300)
4.0 i V8 32V (284 Hp)
Hyundai Centennial
4.5 V8 (270 Hp)
Infiniti Q45 II
4.1 i V8 32 (269 Hp)
Jaguar XJ (X308)
4.0 V8 32V (284 Hp) Automatic
Jaguar XJ (X308)
4.0 V8 32V Sovereign LBW (284 Hp) Automatic
Lexus LS II (facelift 1998)
400 V8 (276 Hp) Automatic
Lexus LS II (facelift 1998)
400 V8 (284 Hp) Automatic
Lexus LS II (facelift 1998)
400 V8 (294 Hp) Automatic
Lexus LS III
430 V8 (282 Hp) Automatic
Lexus LS III
430 V8 (290 Hp) Automatic
Lincoln LS
3.9 i V8 32V (284 Hp)
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220)
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220)
S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mitsubishi Proudia/dignity
4.5 32V (280 Hp)
Nissan Cima (FY33)
4.1 i V8 32V (270 Hp)
Toyota Celsior III
4.3 V8 (280 Hp) Automatic
Toyota Century II (G50)
5.0 VVT-i V12 (280 Hp)