Specifications: BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic 1994, 1995, 1996

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BMW 7 Series Long (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series Long (E38)
Modification (Engine) 730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1994 year
End of production 1996 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 15.1 l/100 km
15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.2 sec
Maximum speed 234 km/h
145.4 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 122.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 72.7 Hp/l
Torque 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
213.89 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M60B30
Engine displacement 2997 cm3
182.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 67.6 mm
2.66 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
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
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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 5124 mm
201.73 in.
Width 1862 mm
73.31 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Wheelbase 3070 mm
120.87 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) 12.2 m
40.03 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 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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