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BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Specs

(1999 - 2001) - Technical Specifications for Years 1999, 2000, 2001

Diesel

3901 cm³
238.1 cu-in

V 8

245 PS
242 HP / 180 kW

560 Nm
413 lb-ft

242 km/h
150 Mph

9.8 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
24 MPG US

BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E38

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	M67D40

Fuel type :	Diesel

Fuel System :	Bosch DDE 4.1

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	3901 cm³ / 238.1 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84.0 x 88.0 mm 3.31 x 3.46 inches

Number of valves :	32 Valves

Aspiration :	Twin Turbo (TGV) + Intercooler

Compression Ratio :	18.0

Horsepower :	245 PS / 242 HP / 180 kW @ 4000 rpm

Maximum torque :	560 Nm / 413 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.68 Final Drive Ratio: 2.65


BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	9.8 L/100 km 29 MPG UK 24 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	7 L/100 km 40 MPG UK 34 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	9.8 L/100 km 29 MPG UK 24 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	14.7 L/100 km 19 MPG UK 16 MPG US

Range :	867 km / 539 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	85 L 22.5 US gallons 18.7 UK gallons


BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	293.0 cm / 115.35 inches

Length :	498.4 cm / 196.22 inches

Width :	186.2 cm / 73.31 inches

Height :	143.5 cm / 56.5 inches

Front Axle :	155.2 cm / 61.1 inches

Rear Axle :	156.8 cm / 61.73 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.31

Curb Weight :	2035 kg / 4486 lbs

Dry Weight :	1960 kg / 4321 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	8.3 kg/hp


BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Front legroom :	106.4 cm / 41.89 inches

Rear seat legroom :	93.2 cm / 36.69 inches

Front shoulder room :	148.3 cm / 58.39 inches

Rear shoulder room :	148.3 cm / 58.39 inches

Front head room :	95.8 cm / 37.72 inches

Rear head room :	96.3 cm / 37.91 inches

Trunk / Boot capacity :	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft


BMW E38 7 Series 740dA Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (334 mm / 13.15 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (328 mm / 12.91 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	235/60 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	235/60 R16

Front Wheels Width :	7.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	7.5"

Steering :	Recirculating ball

Turning circle :	11.6 m / 38.1 feet

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts. Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs.