BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Power

235 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

67.2 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

345 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine displacement

3498

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

78.9 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

8.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.1 l

Maximum speed

243 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

535 kg

Kerb Weight

1845 kg

Fuel tank capacity

95 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2380 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

Wishbone

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 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic