BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic has a combined fuel consumption of 12.1 l/100 km | 19.4 mpg US | 23.3 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 17.2 l/100 km | 13.7 mpg US | 16.4 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.1 l/100 km | 25.8 mpg US | 31.0 mpg UK BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 sec. The maximum speed is 243 km/h | 151 mph.

BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Technical information

BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic General information
Brand : BMW
Model : 7 Series
Generation : 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine / modification : 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic
Production start : 1998 year
Production end : 2001 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 17.2 l/100 km | 13.7 mpg US | 16.4 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 9.1 l/100 km | 25.8 mpg US | 31.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 12.1 l/100 km | 19.4 mpg US | 23.3 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient : 0.30
Fuel tank volume : 95 l | 25.1 US gallons | 20.9 UK gallons
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Performance
Power : 235 hp | 173 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 243 km/h | 151 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.2 sec
Torque : 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Engine
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 3498 cm3
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 : 78.9 mm
Cylinder Bore : 84 mm
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5 Steptronic
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Chassis
Length : 5124 mm | 201.7 in
Width : 1862 mm | 73.3 in
Height : 1425 mm | 56.1 in
Wheelbase : 3070 mm | 120.9 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 : Wishbone
Max weight : 2380 kg | 5247 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1845 kg | 4068 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 12.2 m
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 235/60 R16 W
Wheel rims size : R16

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