1997 BMW 725tds specifications

1997 BMW 725tds data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1552 mm 61.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Length 4984 mm 196.2 inches
Width 1862 mm 73.3 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1820 kg 4012 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2497 cc
(152.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 82.8 mm
3.15 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
143 PS (141 bhp) (105 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
42.1 kW/litre
57.3 ps/litre
56.5 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
112.13 Nm/litre
1.36 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 22:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1409.1 kPa (204.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.17 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 32.7 s
Maximum speed 208 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.31 kg/kW
28.91 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 11.3/6.4/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.3/6.4/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre8.8/15.6/12.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG25.0/44.1/34.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG20.8/36.8/28.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 217.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 215/65 R 16
Tyres rear 215/65 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.79
general
Carfolio.com ID280511
Production total
Model code
Model family E38
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 BMW 725tds added 2012-07-15.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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