BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp)

BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Technical information

General information
2997 cm3 218 hp 160 kW 8.3 sec 235 km/h 146 mph 1725 kg 3803 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	7 Series
Generation :	7 Series (E38)
Engine / modification :	730i (218 Hp)
Production start :	1994 year
Production end :	1996 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	14.9 l/100 km \| 15.8 mpg US \| 19.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	8.0 l/100 km \| 29.4 mpg US \| 35.3 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	10.8 l/100 km \| 21.8 mpg US \| 26.2 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	85 l \| 22.5 US gallons \| 18.7 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	218 hp \| 160 kW
Max power in :	5800 rpm.
Maximum speed :	235 km/h \| 146 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.3 sec
Torque :	290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M60B30
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2997 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	7.5 l
Coolant :	12.5 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.5
Piston Stroke :	67.6 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4984 mm \| 196.2 in
Width :	1862 mm \| 73.3 in
Height :	1435 mm \| 56.5 in
Wheelbase :	2930 mm \| 115.4 in
Front track :	1552 mm \| 61.1 in
Rear (Back) track :	1568 mm \| 61.7 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	500 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	Inclined Lever
Max weight :	2260 kg \| 4982 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1725 kg \| 3803 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	11.6 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	215/65 R16
Wheel rims size :	R16
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