BMW 7 Series 7 Series Long (E38)

BMW - 7 Series Long (E38)

Details-
BrandBMW
Model7 Series
Generation7 Series Long (E38)
Modification730iL (218 Hp)
Start Of Production1994
End Of Production1996

Performance

The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 235 km/h. Its drag coefficient is 0.30, indicating a sleek and aerodynamic design.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph8.3 sec
Max Speed235 km/h 146.02 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.30

Body & Dimensions

The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan with a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and impressive performance. It measures 5124 mm in length, 1862 mm in width, and 1425 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3070 mm. It has a seating capacity of 5 people and features 4 doors.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length5124 mm 201.73 in.
Width1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase3070 mm 120.87 in.
Front Track1552 mm 61.1 in.
Rear Track1568 mm 61.73 in.
Min Turning Circle12.2 m 40.03 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a fuel consumption of 14.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas, and 10.8 liters per 100 kilometers combined. It runs on petrol and has a fuel consumption of 6.71 km/l in urban areas, 12.5 km/l in extra-urban areas, and 9.26 km/l combined.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg 18.96 UK mpg 6.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg 26.16 UK mpg 9.26 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a 7 Series model with a front, longitudinal, 2997 cm3 (182.89 cu. in.) V-8 engine. The engine, coded M60B30, features a 10.5 compression ratio, 84 mm (3.31 in) bore, 67.6 mm (2.66 in) stroke, and 4 valves per cylinder. The engine produces 218 Hp at 5800 rpm and 290 Nm (213.89 lb.-ft.) of torque at 4500 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a multi-port manifold injection and DOHC valvetrain. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and the power is delivered to the rear wheels. The car has a 7.5 l (7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt) oil capacity and uses 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 oil. The car has a 12.5 l (13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt) coolant capacity. The front suspension is a wishbone type and the rear suspension is an inclined lever type.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre72.7 Hp/l
Torque290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM60B30
Engine Displacement2997 cm3 182.89 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders8
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke67.6 mm 2.66 in.
Compression Ratio10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01
Coolant12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionWishbone
Rear SuspensionInclined Lever

Brakes

The car in question is a 7 Series model, featuring ventilated disc brakes at the front and disc brakes at the rear. The car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering. The tires are of size 215/65 R16, with wheel rims of size 16. Based on these specifications, I would rate this car a 4 out of 5.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size215/65 R16
Wheel Rims Size16

Weight & Capacity

The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan with a kerb weight of 1750 kg and a maximum weight of 2285 kg. It has a minimum trunk boot space of 500 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 85 liters. Its weight-to-power ratio is 8 kg/Hp and 124.6 Hp/tonne, while its weight-to-torque ratio is 6 kg/Nm and 165.7 Nm/tonne.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio8 kg/Hp, 124.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1750 kg 3858.09 lbs.
Max Weight2285 kg 5037.56 lbs.
Max Load535 kg 1179.47 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for BMW - 7 Series Long (E38)

The BMW 7 Series has a seating capacity of 5 people.

The BMW 7 Series measures 5124 mm in length.

The BMW 7 Series has 4 doors.

The BMW 7 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The top speed of the BMW 7 Series is 235 km/h or 146.02 mph.

The drag coefficient of the BMW 7 Series is 0.30, indicating a sleek and aerodynamic design.

The fuel consumption of the BMW 7 Series in urban areas is 14.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

The fuel consumption of the BMW 7 Series in extra-urban areas is 8 liters per 100 kilometers.

The combined fuel consumption of the BMW 7 Series is 10.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

The engine layout is front, longitudinal.

The transmission type is a 5-speed manual.

The front suspension is a wishbone type and the rear suspension is an inclined lever type.

The car has ventilated disc brakes at the front and disc brakes at the rear.

The car is equipped with a rack and pinion steering system and hydraulic power steering.

The tires are of size 215/65 R16, with wheel rims of size 16.

The 7 Series comes with a variety of engine options, including a twin-turbocharged V8 and a twin-turbocharged V12.

Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.

Fuel efficiency varies depending on the engine and driving style, but the 7 Series generally gets around 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

The kerb weight of the BMW 7 Series is 1750 kg or 3858.09 lbs.

The maximum weight of the BMW 7 Series is 2285 kg or 5037.56 lbs.

The minimum trunk boot space of the BMW 7 Series is 500 liters or 17.66 cu. ft.