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BMW 740i {E32}

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 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4 litre 3982 cc (242.997 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bosch DME 3.3 fuel inj.
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 27.40 s
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.2/9.9/17.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 157.54 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 2832 mm
wheelbase 111.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4910 mm
Length (inches) 193.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1847 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1412 mm
Height (inches) 55.6 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1790 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3946 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/60 ZR 15
Wheels 7J x 15
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 39.3
Number made
Model code
Model family E32
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 BMW 740i {E32} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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