BMW1998 728iL Specs

1998 (E38) BMW 728iL Specifications & Performance

1998 - 2001 (E38)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

140 mph

9.6 seconds

190 BHP

25.4 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,800 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
9.6 seconds
0-60 mph
9.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
106 BHP/Tonne
Power
190 BHP
Torque
207 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.4 mpg
Total Range
474 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,793 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
190 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
193 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
207 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
280 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v 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
M52B28
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 84 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1:1
Square
Specific Output
68 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
32 BHP
Unitary Capacity
466 cc
BMEP
12.6 Bar
182.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/65R16 V
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
1,800 kg
Gross Weight
2,260 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Tow Capacity
750-1,900 kg
Length
5,124 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
3,070 mm
Front Track
1,552 mm
Rear Track
1,568 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Practicality
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