BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998 |specs

Key specs

BMW 7 Series (Sedan) 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 1998,1999,2000,2001

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel economy, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
18.1 l/100 km 13 US mpg
9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg

How much power, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
65 Hp/l

How fast is the car, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

250 km/h 155.34 mph

What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.

How many cylinders, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

5124 mm
201.73 in.

How wide is the vehicle, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

1862 mm
73.31 in.

What is the curb weight, BMW 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic 1998?

1890 kg
4166.74 lbs.

BMW 7 Series (Sedan) 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998) 1998,1999,2000,2001 Specs

General information

Brand BMW
Model 7 Series (Sedan)
Version 7 Series Long (E38, facelift 1998)
Engine version 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic
Year production start 1998
Year production end 2001
Vehicle type Sedan
Horsepower RPM 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 7 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1890 kg

4166.74 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

5124 mm

201.73 in.
Doors 4
Top Speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M62B44
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Displacement (liters)

4398 cm3

268.38 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 65 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

6.6 kg/Hp

151.3 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 4.3 kg/Nm, 232.8 Nm/tonne

4.3 kg/Nm

232.8 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

324.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

92 mm

3.62 in.
Stroke (mm in)

82.7 mm

3.26 in.
Compression ratio 10
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

7.5 l

7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine coolant

12.5 l

13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Rear wheel drive

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Brake control Disc
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter m - ft

12.2 m

40.03 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Wishbone

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 235/60 R16 W
Wheels rims 16

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 5
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

500 l

17.66 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

5124 mm

201.73 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1862 mm

73.31 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1425 mm

56.1 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

3070 mm

120.87 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1552 mm

61.1 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1568 mm

61.73 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.3

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1890 kg

4166.74 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2425 kg

5346.21 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

535 kg

1179.47 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

95 l

25.1 US gal | 20.9 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

18.1 l/100 km

13 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

9.2 l/100 km

25.57 US mpg
Combined l/100 km - Mpg

12.5 l/100 km

18.82 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) 792

Engine type

8 CYLINDER V-Engine

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