2000 BMW L7 specifications

2000 BMW L7 data
Applicable to the European domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3320 mm 130.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1552 mm 61.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Length 5374 mm 211.6 inches
Width 1862 mm 73.3 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 2215 kg 4883 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 95 litres 20.9 [25.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 2.21
CdA 0.71
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M73
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5379 cc
(328.247 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 79 mm
3.35 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
326 PS (322 bhp) (240 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
490 Nm (361 ft·lb) (50 kgm)
at 3900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.6 kW/litre
60.7 ps/litre
59.9 bhp/litre
0.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
91.09 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1144.7 kPa (166 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 448.25 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 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 27.1 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
147.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.22 kg/kW
15.41 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 23.9/10.7/15.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km23.9/10.7/15.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre4.2/9.3/6.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG11.8/26.4/18.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG9.8/22.0/15.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 369.0 g/km NEDC
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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 16
Wheel size rear 7½J x 16
Tyres front 235/60 R 16
Tyres rear 235/60 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 334 mm
Rear brake diameter 328 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID457237
Production total
Model code
Model family E38
RAC rating 53.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 BMW L7 added 2016-02-28.
Last modified 2024-02-06.
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