BMW 7 Series Sedan (E38)
730i (218 Hp) Steptronic
1994 – 1996 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed automatic
- Power
- 218 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Top speed
- 234 km/h145 mph
- Combined
- 10.5 l/100 km22.4 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E38)
- Modification (Engine)
- 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic
- Start of production
- 1994
- End of production
- 1996
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 15.1 l/100 km15.6 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.4 l/100 km31.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 10.5 l/100 km22.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 9.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 234 km/h145 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.1 kg/Hp17.9 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.1 kg/Nm18.2 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 218 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 72.7
- Torque
- 290 Nm214 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M60B30
- Engine displacement
- 2997 cm³2997 cm³ (183 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Engine configuration
- V-engine
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 67.6 mm2.7 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l2.0 gal
- Coolant
- 12.5 l3.3 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1755 kg3869 lb
- Max. weight
- 2290 kg5049 lb
- Max load
- 535 kg1179 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 500 l132.1 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 85 l22.5 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4984 mm196.2 in
- Width
- 1862 mm73.3 in
- Height
- 1435 mm56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 2930 mm115.4 in
- Front track
- 1552 mm61.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1568 mm61.7 in
- Minimum turning circle
- 11.6 m38.1 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Semi-trailing arm
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 215/65 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 16