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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 9 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 202 km/h 0-100 km/h: 12.2 sec |
| How much power? | 143 Hp, 280 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 2.5 l 2497 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4984 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1862 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1730 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2265 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 500 l |
| How many gears? | 5 Steptronic |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series |
| Generation | 7 Series (E38) |
| Modification (Engine) | 725 tds (143 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg 31.39 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 202 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.1 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 57.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M51D25 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Turbine | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil capacity | 7 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1730 kg |
| Max. weight | 2265 kg |
| Max load | 535 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4984 mm |
| Width | 1862 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.6 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 Steptronic |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Inclined Lever |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | R16 |
