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BMW 740Li

General information

ModelBMW 740Li
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating65.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4000 ccm (244.08 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 airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4000 ccm (244.08 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.7 PS (226 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)
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1547 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2973 litres (785 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1985 kg (4,376.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2490 kg (5,489.5 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase3140 mm (123.6 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR75730
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