1996 BMW 740i E38: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1996 BMW 740i specifications

1996 BMW 740i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2931 mm	115.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1552 mm	61.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1567 mm	61.7 inches
Length	4983 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	1930 kg	4255 lb
Weight distribution	50.8% front
fuel tank capacity	85.2 litres	18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 82.7 mm 3.62 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE net)	286 PS (282 bhp) (210 kW) at 5700 rpm
maximum torque (SAE net)	420 Nm (310 ft·lb) (42.8 kgm) at 3900 rpm
Specific output (SAE net)	47.8 kW/litre 65 ps/litre 64.1 bhp/litre 1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE net)	95.5 Nm/litre 1.15 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	Bosch HFM-Motronic M5.2 fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1200.1 kPa (174.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	549.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 148.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 108.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 146.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.18 kg/kW 15.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	17/24 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	13.8/9.8 l/100km city/highway
km/litre	7.2/10.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG	20.4/28.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG	17.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway
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	3.700
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.4Li.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	8.0J x 16
Wheel size rear	8.0J x 16
Tyres front	235/60 R 16 100H
Tyres rear	235/60 R 16 100H
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	325 mm
Rear brake diameter	325 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.79
Final drive ratio	2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID	226083
Production total
Model code
Model family	E38
RAC rating	42.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1996 BMW 740i added 2010-12-19. Last modified 2020-02-02.