2005 BMW 740i specifications

2005 BMW 740i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2990 mm 117.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1578 mm 62.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1596 mm 62.8 inches
Length 5039 mm 198.4 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1491 mm 58.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1895 kg 4178 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 88 litres 19.4 [23.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area 2.38
CdA 0.69
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N62 B40O1
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4 litre
4000 cc
(244.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 84.1 mm
3.43 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 306 PS (302 bhp) (225 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque 390 Nm (288 ft·lb) (39.8 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 56.3 kW/litre
76.5 ps/litre
75.5 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 97.5 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1225.2 kPa (177.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 500 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
161.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
118.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
159.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.41 kg/kW
14.06 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.3/8.2/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.3/8.2/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.1/12.2/8.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.3/34.4/25.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.4/28.7/21.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 267.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
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 8J x 17 LM
Wheel size rear 8J x 17 LM
Tyres front 245/55 R 17 102W
Tyres rear 245/55 R 17 102W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 348 mm
Rear brake diameter 345 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID125906
Production total
Model code
Model family E65
RAC rating 37.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2005 BMW 740i added 2005-01-27.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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