1992 BMW 740i specifications

1992 BMW 740i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2832 mm 111.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1558 mm 61.3 inches
Length 4910 mm 193.3 inches
Width 1847 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1790 kg 3946 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4 litre
3982 cc
(242.997 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
286 PS (282 bhp) (210 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
400 Nm (295 ft·lb) (40.8 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
52.8 kW/litre
71.8 ps/litre
70.8 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
100.45 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch DME 3.3 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1262.3 kPa (183.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 27.4 s
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
159.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
117.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
157.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.51 kg/kW
14.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.2/9.9/17.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.2/9.9/17.5 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre12.2/10.1/5.7 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG34.4/28.5/16.1 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG28.7/23.8/13.4 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 225/60 ZR 15
Tyres rear 225/60 ZR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID29106
Production total
Model code
Model family E32
RAC rating 39.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 BMW 740i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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