BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1996

General Information

Modification (Engine)

740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1996 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1998 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

65 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine displacement

4398

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

82.7 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

1425 mm

Length

5124 mm

Front track

1552 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.2

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

535 kg

Kerb Weight

1875 kg

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2410 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

BMW 7 Series 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic