2023-11-27
Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
The BMW 7-Series E32 was the first V12 car produced in Germany after WWII and at the time of its appearance in 1986 it was the most technologically advanced vehicle on the market.
The battle for the luxury segment was on the way between the two German giants Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The latter introduced the second generation of the 7-Series in June 1986 with a shy, inline-six engine. The manufacturer knew that over the time the car will need more power and they offered that with the V8 and V12 engines later on.
The design sketches started in 1979 and the final project was ready in 1984. But the BMW management held the project for another two years. In June 1986 the first series E32 left the factory. It was produced in over 300.000 units until April 1994.
The 7-Series was developed with a driver-oriented cabin, while Mercedes-Benz tried to offer more for the rear passengers. This is one reason why the E32 was very popular in countries where a lot of executives used to drive their cars. In this segment, BMW won hands down. The technological improvements such as the ASC (Automatic Stability Control) that prevented the wheelspin and the central console tilted toward the driver won the customer's hearts. For the rear-seats owners, the 7-Series was offered with a long wheelbase that offered ample legroom.
Under the hood, there were various engine choices. While the V12 was famous for its performance, the 6-cylinder units were known for fuel-efficiency, especially when mated to the 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 730i 4AT (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 5800 RPM 188 HP @ 5800 RPM 185 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 260 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4695.8 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 730i 5MT (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 5800 RPM 188 HP @ 5800 RPM 185 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 260 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4695.8 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 730i V8 5AT (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 2997 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 5800 RPM 218 HP @ 5800 RPM 215 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 290 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 730i V8 5MT (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 2997 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 5800 RPM 218 HP @ 5800 RPM 215 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 290 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3747.8 lbs (1700 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4894.3 lbs (2220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 735i 4AT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3430 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5700 RPM 211 HP @ 5700 RPM 208 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 305 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 735i 5MT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3430 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5700 RPM 211 HP @ 5700 RPM 208 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 305 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 271 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 735iL 4AT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3430 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5700 RPM 211 HP @ 5700 RPM 208 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 305 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.8 in (5024 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 735iL 5MT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3430 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5700 RPM 211 HP @ 5700 RPM 208 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 305 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.8 in (5024 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 271 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 740i 5AT (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 210 KW @ 5800 RPM 286 HP @ 5800 RPM 282 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 400 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5092.7 lbs (2310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 284 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 740iL 5AT (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 210 KW @ 5800 RPM 286 HP @ 5800 RPM 282 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 400 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.8 in (5024 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5181 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 284 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 750i 4AT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 4988 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 5200 RPM 299 HP @ 5200 RPM 295 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 450 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.5 in (2832 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5180.9 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.9 mpg US (19.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 314 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 750iL 4AT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 4988 cm3 |
Power: | 220.7 KW @ 5200 RPM 300 HP @ 5200 RPM 296 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 450 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.8 in (5024 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/61 in (1,527/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5247 lbs (2380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.3 mpg US (20.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |