BMW 7 Series   (E38)
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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1996, 1998

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?206 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.4 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?1710 kg
What is the gross weigh?2245 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?500 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1996-1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds (143 Hp) Specs 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine) 725 tds (143 Hp)
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.4 sec
Maximum speed206 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio12 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 EngineM51D25
Engine displacement2497 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke82.8 mm
Compression ratio22
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
TurbineTurbocharger / Intercooler
Engine oil capacity7 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1710 kg
Max. weight 2245 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 (manual transmission) 5
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