BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 11.8 l/100 km | 19.9 mpg US | 23.9 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 17.1 l/100 km | 13.8 mpg US | 16.5 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100 km | 27.7 mpg US | 33.2 mpg UK BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Technical information

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) General information
Brand : BMW
Model : 7 Series
Generation : 7 Series (E38)
Engine / modification : 740i (286 Hp)
Production start : 1994 year
Production end : 1996 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 17.1 l/100 km | 13.8 mpg US | 16.5 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 8.5 l/100 km | 27.7 mpg US | 33.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 11.8 l/100 km | 19.9 mpg US | 23.9 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient : 0.30
Fuel tank volume : 85 l | 22.5 US gallons | 18.7 UK gallons
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Performance
Power : 286 hp | 210 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 250 km/h | 155 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 6.9 sec
Torque : 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M60B40
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 3982 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
Piston Stroke : 80 mm
Cylinder Bore : 89 mm
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 6
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) 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 : 2285 kg | 5038 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1750 kg | 3858 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) 740i (286 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size : R16

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