BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) 1994

General Information

Modification (Engine)

730i (218 Hp)

Start of production

1994 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1996 year

Engine

Power

218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

72.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2997

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

67.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

12.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

8.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l

Maximum speed

235 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

535 kg

Kerb Weight

1725 kg

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2260 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

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

215/65 R16

BMW 7 Series 730i (218 Hp)