BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic 1996

General Information

Modification (Engine)

725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1998 year

Engine

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

57.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Torque

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine displacement

2497

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

82.8 mm

Engine oil capacity

7 l

Coolant

9.8 l

Fuel System

Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)

Valvetrain

OHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm

Width

1862 mm

Height

1435 mm

Length

4984 mm

Front track

1552 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.6

Wheelbase

2930 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9 l

Maximum speed

202 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

11.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

535 kg

Kerb Weight

1730 kg

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2265 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Inclined Lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

215/60 R16

BMW 7 Series 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic