Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) 750i (326 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 19.6 l/100 km
12 US mpg
14.4 UK mpg
5.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 10.1 l/100 km
23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 13.6 l/100 km
17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.3 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6 kg/Hp, 166.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 250 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 326 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.6 Hp/l
Torque 490 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
361.41 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M73B54
Engine displacement 5379 cm3
328.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 85 mm
3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 79 mm
3.11 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
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Coolant 13 l
13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
Max. weight 2495 kg
5500.53 lbs.
Max load 535 kg
1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 95 l
25.1 US gal | 20.9 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4984 mm
196.22 in.
Width 1862 mm
73.31 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 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) 0.32
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 brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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