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BMW 740iL {E38}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 82.70 mm 3.62 in × 3.26 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 290 PS (286.0 bhp) (213.3 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 145.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 440.0 Nm (325 ft·lb) (44.9 kgm) @ 3600 rpm
bmep 1257.2 kPa (182.3 psi)
Specific torque 100.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 549.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3070 mm
wheelbase 120.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5124 mm
Length (inches) 201.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1862 mm
Width (inches) 73.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1965 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4332 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 95 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E38
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 BMW 740iL {E38} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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