1994 BMW 740iL specifications

1994 BMW 740iL 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 1940 kg 4277 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 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 EFI
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 27.6 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
147.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.23 kg/kW
15.41 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.3/9.8/16.3 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.3/9.8/16.3 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre12.0/10.2/6.1 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG34.0/28.8/17.3 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG28.3/24.0/14.4 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 I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.5Li.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7½J x 16
Wheel size rear 7½J 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 automatic
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID280577
Production total
Model code
Model family E38
RAC rating 39.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1994 BMW 740iL added 2012-07-15.
Last modified 2024-07-14.

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