BMW1994 730iL V8 Specs

1994 (E38) BMW 730iL V8 Specs & Performance

1994, 1995, 1996 (E38)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L V8

146 mph

8.3 seconds

215 hp

21.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

17.7 ft3
lb
3,858 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.8 mpg
Total Range
547 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3 Liter
182.9 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M60B30
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 2.661 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.24:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.18 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
27 hp
Cylinder Volume
22.9 in3
BMEP
176.4 PSI
12.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
5 Speeds
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
Luxury Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
17.7 ft3
Curb Weight
3,858 lbs
Gross Weight
5,038 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,180 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,653-4,354 lbs
Length
201.7 in
Width
73.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Front Track
61.1 in
Rear Track
61.7 in
★★★★★
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3.1

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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