BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic 1999

General Information

Modification (Engine)

740d (245 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Power

245 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

BiTurbo, Intercooler

Torque

560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

Engine displacement

3901

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l

Coolant

16 l

Fuel System

Diesel Commonrail

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

8.4 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8 l

Maximum speed

242 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

535 kg

Kerb Weight

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2495 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

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

235/60 R16 W

BMW 7 Series 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic