BMW 740i Automatic (03/1996 – 09/2001)
Sedan (Saloon), 4 doors, 5 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), V-Motor 8, 4398 ccm
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm / 210 kW @ 5400 rpm
440 Nm @ 3600 rpm
7,0 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 250 km/h
Urban: 18,1 l/100km
Highway: 9,2 l/100km
Mixed: 12,5 l/100km
65139 Euro
Equipped with v-motor 8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 4398 ccm capacity it produces 286 Hp and 210 kW power at 5400 rpm and 440 Nm torque at 3600 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,0 s
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model series | 7 Series (E38) (06/94 – 09/01) |
| Model | 740i Automatic |
| Internal code | E38 |
| Model start | 03/1996 |
| Model end | 09/2001 |
| Model series start | 06/1994 |
| Model series end | 09/2001 |
| Body type | Sedan (Saloon) |
| Vehicle class | Upper Class (S-Class) |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
Performance and Emissions
Equipped with v-motor 8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 4398 ccm capacity it produces 286 Hp and 210 kW power at 5400 rpm and 440 Nm torque at 3600 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,0 s
| Power | 210 kW / 286 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| Acceleration | 7,0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | 18,1 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9,2 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption mixed | 12,5 l/100km |
| CO2 emissions | |
| Emissions category | Euro 3 und D4 |
| Fuel tank size | 85 l |
Official fuel consumption is 18,1 l/100km in the city, 9,2 l/100km on the highway and 12,5 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 3 und D4 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super fuel type
Dimensions & Weights
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm |
| Length | 4984 mm |
| Width | 1862 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Turning circle | 11,6 m |
| Luggage volume | 500 l |
| Curb weight | 1925 kg |
| Gross weight | 2385 kg |
| Payload | 460 kg |
| Towing capacity braked 12% | 2100 kg |
| Towing capacity unbracked | 750 kg |
| Vertical load | N.A. |
| Roof load | 100 kg |
Engine
| Engine type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel type | Super |
| Injection type | Indirect injection |
| Fuel system | |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | V-Motor 8 |
| Capacity | 4398 ccm |
| Valve gear | |
| Valves total | valves total, 4 per cylinder |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |
| Gearbox type | Automatic transmission, 5 speed |
| Start / stop system | – |
| Shift indicator | – |
Suspension, brakes and tyres
For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has schraube front suspension and schraube rear suspension with scheibe brakes on the front axle and scheibe on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 235/60r16v front and rear.
| Front suspension | Schraube |
| Rear suspension | Schraube |
| Front brakes | Scheibe |
| Rear brake | Scheibe |
| Tire size front | 235/60R16V |
| Tire size rear | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | – |
| Tire pressure control designation | |
| Runflat | – |
| Runflat designation |
Safety equipment
| Airbag driver | Standard |
| Airbag passenger | Standard |
| Front side airbag | Standard |
| Front side airbag designation | |
| Rear side airbag | Standard |
| Rear side airbag designation | |
| Front head airbag | Standard |
| Front head airbag designation | Windowbag |
| Rear head airbag | Standard |
| Rear head airbag designation | Windowbag |
| Airbag Other | – |
| Airbag Other designation | |
| Airbag deactivation | – |
| Airbag deactivation designation | |
| Pre-crash system | – |
| Pre-Crash system designation | |
| 3-point belt rear center | Standard |
| 3-point belt rear center – designation | Beckengurt |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear head restraints | – |
| Active headrests | – |
| Isofix | – |
| Isofix designation | |
| Child seat integrated | – |
| ABS | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Brake assist designation | Dynamic Brake Control |
| City emergency brake assist | – |
| Emergency brake Assist | – |
| Collision warning | – |
| Cornering brake control | – |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Drive slip regulation | ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control) |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| Driving dynamics control | Dynamic Stability Control |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer | – |
| Charging status check | – |
| Brake light dynamic | – |
| Brake light dynamic designation | |
| Active steering | – |
| Fog lights | Standard |
| Cornering | – |
| Headlights | – |
| Variable light distribution | – |
| Xenon headlights | 1017 Euro |
| LED headlights | – |
| Laser headlights | – |
| Light sensor | – |
| Rain sensor | Package |
| Auto distance control | – |
| Automatic distance control designation | |
| Traffic jam assistant | – |
| Night view assist | – |
| Pedestrian detection | – |
| Drowsiness detection | – |
| Lane departure | – |
| Lane change assistant | – |
| Emergency assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Pedestrian protection system | – |
| Traffic sign recognition | – |
| Head-up display (HUD) | – |
| Speed limiter | – |
| High-beam assistant | – |
Warranty
| Warranty (vehicle) | No |
| Paint warranty | No |
| Rust warranty | 6 Years |
| Additional warranty |
Prices and additional equipment
| Base price | 65139 Euro |
| Air conditioner | Standard |
| Central locking system | Standard |
| Window lifter electr. Front | Standard |
| Window lifter electr. Rear | Standard |
| Parking aid | 644 Euro |
| Parking aid designation | Front and rear |
| Parking assistant | – |
| Trailer assist | – |
| Hill start assist | – |
| Radio | Standard |
| Radio designation | Business |
| Navigation | 3426 Euro |
| Navigation designation | Color display |
| Emergency function | – |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Leather interior | 2301 Euro |
| Metallic paint | 895 Euro |
