BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 10.8 l/100 km | 21.8 mpg US | 26.2 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 14.9 l/100 km | 15.8 mpg US | 19.0 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.0 l/100 km | 29.4 mpg US | 35.3 mpg UK BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 sec. The maximum speed is 235 km/h | 146 mph.
BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Technical information
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) 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 |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) 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. |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) 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 |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) 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 |
| BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size : | R16 |
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