1998 (E38) BMW 730d Specifications & Performance
1998 - 2001 (E38)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.9 L Inline 6 Turbo
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- 137 mph
- 
- 9.2 seconds
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- 181 BHP
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- 32.1 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 500 L
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- 1,905 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 95 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 181 BHP
- Torque
- 302 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 32.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 600 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Displacement
- 2.9 Litre
- 2,926 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 181 BHP @ 4,000 RPM
- 184 ps @ 4,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 302 lb·ft @ 2,000 RPM
- 410 N·m @ 2,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (24v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Common Rail
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 85 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M57D30
- Compression Ratio
- 18:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 84 x 88 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.95:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 62 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 30 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 488 cc
- BMEP
- 17.6 Bar
- 255.4 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 500 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,905 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,365 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 460 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-2,100 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
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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