BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic has a combined fuel consumption of 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 15.1 l/100 km | 15.6 mpg US | 18.7 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.4 l/100 km | 31.8 mpg US | 38.2 mpg UK BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 sec. The maximum speed is 234 km/h | 145 mph.

BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Technical information

BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic General information
Brand : BMW
Model : 7 Series
Generation : 7 Series (E38)
Engine / modification : 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic
Production start : 1994 year
Production end : 1996 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 15.1 l/100 km | 15.6 mpg US | 18.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 7.4 l/100 km | 31.8 mpg US | 38.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 10.5 l/100 km | 22.4 mpg US | 26.9 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 85 l | 22.5 US gallons | 18.7 UK gallons
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Performance
Power : 218 hp | 160 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 234 km/h | 145 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 9.7 sec
Torque : 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Engine
Model Engine : M60B30
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2997 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 7.5 l
Coolant : 12.5 l
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : V engine
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 8
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10.5
Piston Stroke : 67.6 mm
Cylinder Bore : 84 mm
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5 Steptronic
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Chassis
Length : 4984 mm | 196.2 in
Width : 1862 mm | 73.3 in
Height : 1435 mm | 56.5 in
Wheelbase : 2930 mm | 115.4 in
Front track : 1552 mm | 61.1 in
Rear (Back) track : 1568 mm | 61.7 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 500 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Inclined Lever
Max weight : 2290 kg | 5049 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1755 kg | 3869 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 11.6 m
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size : R16

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