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BMW 740i

General information

ModelBMW 740i
Year1994
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power285.90 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1634 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4590 litres (1,213 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Overall length4990 mm (196.5 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2940 mm (115.7 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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