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1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994, 1995, 1996

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E38)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?11.5 l/100 km
20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
How fast is the car, 1994 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec
How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?286 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?4.0 l
3982 cm3
243 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1994 BMW 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E38) Sedan 1994 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?4984 mm
196.22 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?1780 kg
3924.23 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?2315 kg
5103.7 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic?5, automatic transmission Steptronic

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic 1994, 1995, 1996 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine) 740i 4.0 (286 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1994 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.3 l/100 km 14.43 US mpg
17.33 UK mpg
6.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg
12.05 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 160.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M60B40
Engine displacement 3982 cm3 243 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1780 kg 3924.23 lbs.
Max. weight 2315 kg 5103.7 lbs.
Max load 535 kg 1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4984 mm 196.22 in.
Width 1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1552 mm 61.1 in.
Rear (Back) track 1568 mm 61.73 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Inclined Lever
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size16