1994 BMW 730iL specifications

1994 BMW 730iL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3070 mm 120.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1552 mm 61.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Length 5124 mm 201.7 inches
Width 1862 mm 73.3 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1825 kg 4023 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 95 litres 20.9 [25.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 2.21
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
119.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.38 kg/kW
19.01 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/100km8.0/9.6/14.9 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre12.5/10.4/6.7 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG35.3/29.4/19.0 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG29.4/24.5/15.8 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
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 ID280544
Production total
Model code
Model family E38
RAC rating 35.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1994 BMW 730iL added 2012-07-15.
Last modified 2024-07-14.

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