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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 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo HFM-Motronic M5.2 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 144.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1200.1 kPa (174.1 psi)
Specific torque 95.5 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 3071 mm
wheelbase 120.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5123 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) 1945 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4288 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 85.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle 12.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 2.93

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 1996 BMW 740iL {E38} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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