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BMW 740i L

General information

ModelBMW 740i L
Year1998
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power290.00 PS (213 kW or 286 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1476 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1968 kg (4,338.7 pounds)
Overall length5130 mm (202.0 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)
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