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BMW 740i

General information

ModelBMW 740i
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3998 ccm (243.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP)
Max torque390.00 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1573 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1945 kg (4,288.0 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR69430
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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