BMW1994 730i V8 Specs

1994 (E38) BMW 730i V8 Specifications & Performance

1994, 1995, 1996 (E38)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L V8

146 mph

8.3 seconds

215 BHP

26.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,725 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
8.3 seconds
0-60 mph
8.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
125 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
214 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
26.2 mpg
Total Range
489 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,997 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
218 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
214 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
290 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M60B30
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 67.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.24:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
72 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
375 cc
BMEP
12.2 Bar
176.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/65R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Kerb Weight
1,725 kg
Gross Weight
2,256 kg
Maximum Payload
531 kg
Tow Capacity
750-1,975 kg
Length
4,984 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,930 mm
Front Track
1,552 mm
Rear Track
1,568 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
Luggage
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