1996 - BMW - 740iL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 740iL 1992
2. 740iL 1996
3. 740iL 1998
General Information
Make BMW
Model 740iL
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E38
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3071 mm     (120,9 in)
Front Track 1552 mm     (61,1 in)
Rear Track 1567 mm     (61,7 in)
Length 5123 mm     (201,7 in)
Width 1862 mm     (73,3 in)
Height 1425 mm     (56,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1945 kg     (4284,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50,6 / %49,4
Fuel Capacity 85,2 litre   (18,7 Imp gal ,  22,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,31
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4398 cc     (268,38 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 82,7 mm     (3,26 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 549,75 cc/cylinder    (33,55 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM-Motronic M5.2 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 282 HP     (210,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 420 N.m     (310 lb.ft ,  42,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 352,3 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 145 HP/ton    (108,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,1 HP/litre    (47,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 6,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 206 km/h   (128 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,7
Turning Circle Diameter 12,2 m    (40 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.4Li.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)