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1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1998 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?286 Hp, 440 Nm
324.53 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?4.4 l
4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 740i (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, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?4984 mm
196.22 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?1850 kg
4078.55 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?2385 kg
5258.02 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic?5, automatic transmission Steptronic

BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 18.1 l/100 km 13 US mpg
15.61 UK mpg
5.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.5 kg/Hp, 154.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 237.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 65 Hp/l
Torque 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 324.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M62B44
Engine displacement 4398 cm3 268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm 3.26 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 1850 kg 4078.55 lbs.
Max. weight 2385 kg 5258.02 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 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size16