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1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

735

Modification

735i (238 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

3498 cm³ 213.46 cu. In.

Power

238 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

345 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 254.46 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

243 km/h 151 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 Steptronic

Kerb weight

1810 kg 3990.4 lbs

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.2 l/100 km 13.67 US mpg
16.42 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg

- Combined

12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

243 km/h 151 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M62B35

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3498 cm³ 213.46 cu. In.

Power

238 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

345 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 254.46 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1810 kg 3990.4 lbs

Max. weight

2345 kg 5169.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

535 kg 1179.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001