BMW 7 Series (E38) 728i 1994 - 1998
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BMW launched the third generation 7 Series in 1994. Based on the new E38 automobile platform, the BMW 7 Series was available in both Europe and North America (standard or long wheelbase, the latter only in the United States). One year after being introduced to the American market, the new 4.4L V8 variant of the 7 Series was equipped with a glass sunroof replacing the previous steel one. Finally, some new safety features were available as standard options starting 1997 (for the 1998 year model), including side impact front airbags and a Head Protection System. Rear airbags were also optional since 1998. Thgis model received a slight facelift in 1998, preparing the market for the 4th generation model in 2001.
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Technical Specifications 
BMW 7 Series (E38) 728i (1994 - 1998) dimensions, ground clearance, fuel, acceleration
general
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2793 cm3
- Power
- 142 KW @ 5300 RPM
193 HP @ 5300 RPM
190 BHP @ 5300 RPM - Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM
280 Nm @ 3950 RPM - Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Petrol
performance
- Top Speed
- 141 mph OR 227 km/h
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.6 s
fuel consumption
- City
- 16.2 mpg US OR 14.5 L/100Km
- Highway
- 30.2 mpg US OR 7.8 L/100Km
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US OR 10.3 L/100Km
transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 5 Speed
brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
tires
- Tire Size
- 215/65 VR16
dimensions
- Length
- 196.1 in OR 4981 mm
- Width
- 73.2 in OR 1859 mm
- Height
- 55.9 in OR 1420 mm
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61.8 in OR 1,549/1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 115.4 in OR 2931 mm
- Ground Clearance
- -
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT OR 501 L
- Cd
- 0.31
weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3681.7 lbs OR 1670 kg
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4861.2 lbs OR 2205 kg
