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Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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The third generation of the BMW 7-Series was one of the most wanted luxury cars from its times and, for many BMW fans, it was the best 7 series ever made. It was the link between the old technology and the digital era.

The E38 generation was the last BMW 7-Series which was available with a manual transmission. It also was the first production model BMW fitted with a V12 engine. It was a sum of comfort, luxury, and sportiness. And on top of that, it was also very fuel-efficient, when equipped with the 2.5-liter diesel engine, which was not available for the North-American market.

The car featured an unusually low height, seen only on the Jaguar XJ series. The car was fitted with dual headlamps covered under a clear-lens, with halogen or Xenon lights. It was available with a short or long wheelbase. For special order, the 7-Series was available with an extra-long wheelbase, for state and government officials, named L7.

Inside, the car featured five seats but due to the low height of the cabin and the high transmission tunnel, only two passengers could sit comfortably in the rear seats. There were few options for the sound system and even a telephone was installed between the front seats as an option.

For the engines, the German engineers offered a wide choice between 2.5-liter turbodiesel unit and a 5.4-liter gasoline V8 unit. Apart from the top of the range model, named 750i, the other versions were available with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission. The only automatic transmission was a 5-speed, for the entire range.

BMW 7 Series (E38) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  16 gasoline engines
  • 728i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
  • 728i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
  • 728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP)
  • 730i 5AT RWD (218 HP)
  • 730i 5MT RWD (218 HP)
  • 730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP)
  • 730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP)
  • 735i 5AT RWD (235 HP)
  • 735i 5MT RWD (235 HP)
  • 735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP)
  • 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
  • 740i 5MT RWD (286 HP)
  • 740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP)
  • 750i 4AT RWD (326 HP)
  • 750i 5AT RWD (326 HP)
  • 750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)
  • 725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
728i 5AT RWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 728i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
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:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4927 lbs (2235 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
728i 5MT RWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 728i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
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:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4861.2 lbs (2205 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:184 g/km

BMW 7 Series (E38)
728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP)
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:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3803 lbs (1725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4982 lbs (2260 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
730i 5AT RWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 730i 5AT RWD (218 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3869 lbs (1755 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5049 lbs (2290 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
730i 5MT RWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 730i 5MT RWD (218 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3803 lbs (1725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4982.4 lbs (2260 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:181 g/km

BMW 7 Series (E38)
730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5104 lbs (2315 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5038 lbs (2285 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:181 g/km

BMW 7 Series (E38)
735i 5AT RWD (235 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 735i 5AT RWD (235 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3498 cm3
Power:173 KW @ 5700 RPM
235 HP @ 5700 RPM
232 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM
320 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3946 lbs (1790 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5126 lbs (2325 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined:18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
735i 5MT RWD (235 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 735i 5MT RWD (235 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3498 cm3
Power:173 KW @ 5700 RPM
235 HP @ 5700 RPM
232 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM
320 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:151.6 mph (244 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3847 lbs (1745 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5026.5 lbs (2280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:181 g/km

BMW 7 Series (E38)
735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3498 cm3
Power:173 KW @ 5700 RPM
235 HP @ 5700 RPM
232 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM
320 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4023 lbs (1825 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5203 lbs (2360 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined:18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
740i 5AT RWD (286 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5104 lbs (2315 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
740i 5MT RWD (286 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 740i 5MT RWD (286 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5125.7 lbs (2325 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:180 g/km

BMW 7 Series (E38)
740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP)
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:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4112 lbs (1865 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5291 lbs (2400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
750i 4AT RWD (326 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 750i 4AT RWD (326 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5379 cm3
Power:240 KW @ 5000 RPM
326 HP @ 5000 RPM
322 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:361 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
490 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4321 lbs (1960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5500.5 lbs (2495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
750i 5AT RWD (326 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 750i 5AT RWD (326 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5379 cm3
Power:240 KW @ 5000 RPM
326 HP @ 5000 RPM
322 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:361 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
490 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4321 lbs (1960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5501 lbs (2495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Combined:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5379 cm3
Power:240 KW @ 5000 RPM
326 HP @ 5000 RPM
322 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:361 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
490 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:120.9 in (3071 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4398 lbs (1995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5578 lbs (2530 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Combined:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:105 KW @ 4600 RPM
143 HP @ 4600 RPM
141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4993 lbs (2265 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

BMW 7 Series (E38)
725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:105 KW @ 4600 RPM
143 HP @ 4600 RPM
141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/65 VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:196.1 in (4981 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:115.4 in (2931 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4949.4 lbs (2245 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
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