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Technical data

This 740iL AT (286 hp) engine was fitted in the E38 Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 1994 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 19 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km16.3litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.3litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11.5litre
Fuel tank capacity95litre
Cruising rangefrom 580 to 1 140km
Fuel98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.4second

Engine

Displacement3982cm3
Engine power286bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 800RPM
Maximum torque400Nm
RPM at max torque4500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4
Bore89mm
Stroke80mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle12.2m

Body

Seats5
Length5124mm
Width1862mm
Height1425mm
Wheelbase3070mm
Front track1552mm
Rear track1568mm
Kerb weight1940kg
Gross weight2400kg
Displacement535kg
Min. boot capacity500litre
Max. boot capacity500litre
Front/rear axle load1190/1310kg
Permitted road-train weight4500kg
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City19.6 litres / 100km
Highway10 litres / 100km
Average13.8 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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