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BMW 740i {E38}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4 litre 3982 cc (242.997 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.40 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 161.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1262.3 kPa (183.1 psi)
Specific torque 100.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.75 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) 1750 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3858 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 39.3
Number made
Model code
Model family E38
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1994 BMW 740i {E38} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1994

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