1994 BMW 730i E38: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1994 BMW 730i specifications

1994 BMW 730i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
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	1800 kg	3968 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	85 litres	18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.3
Frontal area	2.21 m²
CdA	0.66
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	3 litre 2997 cc (182.888 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84 × 67.6 mm 3.31 × 2.66 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.24
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	290 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	53.5 kW/litre 72.7 ps/litre 71.7 bhp/litre 1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	96.76 Nm/litre 1.17 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	Bosch DME 3.3 fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1216 kPa (176.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	374.63 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	8.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	29.2 s
Maximum speed	235 km/h (146 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 121.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 89.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 119.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.23 kg/kW 18.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	8.0/9.6/14.9 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	8.0/9.6/14.9 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre	12.5/10.4/6.7 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG	35.3/29.4/19.0 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG	29.4/24.5/15.8 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.5Li.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	7½ x 16
Wheel size rear	7½ x 16
Tyres front	215/65 W 16
Tyres rear	215/65 W 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	3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	280533
Production total
Model code
Model family	E38
RAC rating	35.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1994 BMW 730i added 2012-07-15. Last modified 2024-07-14.