BMW1998 740i Specs

1998 (E38) BMW 740i Specs & Performance

1998 - 2001 (E38)

Tech Specs Summary


4.4 L V8

155 mph

7.0 seconds

282 hp

18.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

17.7 ft3
lb
4,244 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
7.0 seconds
0-60 mph
6.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
15.06 lb/hp
Power
282 hp
Torque
325 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
422 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.4 Liter
268.4 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
282 hp @ 5,400 RPM
286 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
325 lb·ft @ 3,600 RPM
440 N·m @ 3,600 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M62B44
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.256 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.05 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
33.6 in3
BMEP
182.3 PSI
12.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
235/60R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Luxury Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
17.7 ft3
Curb Weight
4,244 lbs
Gross Weight
5,258 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,653-4,630 lbs
Length
196.2 in
Width
73.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Wheelbase
115.4 in
Front Track
61.1 in
Rear Track
61.7 in
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Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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