Technical Specifications BMW 7 Series 1996 - 1998 Sedan




1994 7 Series L E38

735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic

Performance
Engine power
235 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 175 kW
Torque
320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.  | 236 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.4 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
240 km/h  | 149 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3498 cc  | 3.5 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 Steptronic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
18.5 l/100 km  | 12.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9.2 l/100 km  | 25.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.6 l/100 km  | 18.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
95 L  | 25.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2360 kg  | 5204 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1825 kg  | 4024 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18
Tire size
265/70 R16; 255/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1994 7 Series L E38

740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic

Performance
Engine power
286 hp @ 5700 rpm.  | 213 kW
Torque
420 Nm @ 3900 rpm.  | 310 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.0 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4398 cc  | 4.4 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
5 Steptronic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19.5 l/100 km  | 12.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9.3 l/100 km  | 25.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
13.0 l/100 km  | 18.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
95 L  | 25.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2410 kg  | 5314 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1875 kg  | 4134 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1994 7 Series L E38

728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic

Performance
Engine power
193 hp @ 5300 rpm.  | 144 kW
Torque
280 Nm @ 3950 rpm.  | 206 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.6 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
225 km/h  | 140 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2793 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 Steptronic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
16.0 l/100 km  | 14.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.3 l/100 km  | 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
11.1 l/100 km  | 21.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
85 L  | 22.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2260 kg  | 4983 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1725 kg  | 3804 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18
Tire size
265/70 R16; 255/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1994 7 Series L E38

730iL (218 Hp) Steptronic

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.7 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
234 km/h  | 145 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2997 cc  | 3 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 Steptronic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
67.6 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.1 l/100 km  | 15.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.5 l/100 km  | 22.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
85 L  | 22.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2315 kg  | 5105 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1780 kg  | 3925 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16; R17; R18
Tire size
245/75 R16; 265/70 R16; 265/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1994 7 Series L E38

730iL (218 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.3 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
235 km/h  | 146 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2997 cc  | 3 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
67.6 mm
Compression
10.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.9 l/100 km  | 15.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.0 l/100 km  | 29.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.8 l/100 km  | 21.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
85 L  | 22.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2285 kg  | 5038 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1750 kg  | 3859 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1994 7 Series L E38

750iL (326 Hp) Steptronic

Performance
Engine power
326 hp @ 5000 rpm.  | 243 kW
Torque
490 Nm @ 3900 rpm.  | 361 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.6 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5379 cc  | 5.38 L
Number of cylinders
12
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
5 Steptronic (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
79 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
21.2 l/100 km  | 11.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
10.2 l/100 km  | 23.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
14.2 l/100 km  | 16.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
95 L  | 25.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3070 mm  | 120.9 in.
Front track
1552 mm  | 61.1 in.
Rear track
1568 mm  | 61.7 in.
Length
5124 mm  | 201.7 in.
Width
1862 mm  | 73.3 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
2530 kg  | 5579 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1995 kg  | 4399 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15
Tire size
185/65 R15
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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