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BMW 730i {E38}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 67.60 mm 3.31 in × 2.66 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3 litre 2997 cc (182.888 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction all alloy
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system DME 3.3 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.80 s
0-60 mph 10.30 s
0-100 mph 26.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.80 s @ 83.00
Standing km 31.60 s @ 172.00 km/h
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 126.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1216 kPa (176.4 psi)
Specific torque 96.76 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.24
Unitary capacity 374.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2930 mm
wheelbase 115.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4984 mm
Length (inches) 196.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1862 mm
Width (inches) 73.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1725 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3803 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 85 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres Michelin Pilot CX 215/65 WR 16
Wheels 7.5 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 316 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 35.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E38
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1994 BMW 730i {E38} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1994

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