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BMW 7 Series740il

E32 facelift (1993–1994) · Gasoline · 4.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
282 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
7.0 s
Combined economy
16.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1993
Production end
1994
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury Large Car
Size class
Midsize Cars
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
GUZZLER FFS
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
4.0 L
Displacement
4.0 L
Engine power
282 hp
Engine torque
295 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Transmission description
2LKUP
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Front track
2.4 in
Rear track
2.4 in
Wheel size
225/60R15
Fuel tank
23.8 US gal
Curb weight
4,120 lb
Gross weight
5,149 lb

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
7.0 s
Top speed
130 mph
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
14.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
19.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
555.4 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent strut
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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