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BMW 740i

General information

ModelBMW 740i
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4000 ccm (244.08 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.3 litres/100 km (14.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4000 ccm (244.08 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque391 Nm (39.9 kgf-m or 288.4 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke87.0 x 84.1 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1694 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 348 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 345 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1895 kg (4,177.8 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions267.0 g/km
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