This 735iL AT (238 hp) engine was fitted in the E38 [Restyling] Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 1998 to 2001. In addition to this engine, 12 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 17.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.1litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 95litre |
| Cruising range | from 550 to 1 040km |
| Fuel | 98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON |
| Top speed | 243km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.2second |
| Displacement | 3498cm3 |
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| Engine power | 238bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 345Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3800RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 84mm |
| Stroke | 78.9mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 12.2m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 5124mm |
| Width | 1862mm |
| Height | 1425mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070mm |
| Front track | 1552mm |
| Rear track | 1568mm |
| Kerb weight | 1920kg |
| Gross weight | 2380kg |
| Displacement | 535kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 500litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 1160/1280kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 4480kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 14.5 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.