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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
740i (286 Hp) Steptronic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
85
l
22.45
US gal
18.7
UK gal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
420 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 309.78 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5 Steptronic
Kerb weight
1830 kg 4034.5 lbs
Length
4984 mm 196.22 in
Width
1862 mm 73.31 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
16
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
19.5
l/100 km
12.06
US mpg
14.49
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.3
l/100 km
25.29
US mpg
30.37
UK mpg
- Combined
13
l/100 km
18.09
US mpg
21.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.7 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.3
Engine Model
M60B40
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4398 cm³ 268.38 cu. In.
Power
286 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
420 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 309.78 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
82.7 mm 3.26 in
Compression ratio
10
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
4984 mm 196.22 in
Width
1862 mm 73.31 in
Height
1435 mm 56.5 in
Wheelbase
2930 mm 115.35 in
Front track
1552 mm 61.1 in
Rear (Back) track
1568 mm 61.73 in
Turning diameter
11.6 m 38.06 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5 Steptronic
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Inclined Lever
Tire size
- Front
235/60 R16
Wheel rims
16
Kerb weight
1830 kg 4034.5 lbs
Max. weight
2365 kg 5213.9 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
500 l 17.66 cu ft
- Max. roof load
535 kg 1179.5 lbs