Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic 1999, 2000, 2001

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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 14.7 l/100 km
16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8 sec
Maximum speed 242 km/h
150.37 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 285.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 245 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
413.03 lb.-ft. @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M67D40
Engine displacement 3901 cm3
238.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm
3.46 in.
Compression ratio 18:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 9.5 l
10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
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Coolant 16 l
16.91 US qt | 14.08 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 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) 0.31
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 W
Wheel rims size 16

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