Specifications - 2008 BMW 740i
General
| Manufacturer |
BMW - Offical Web Page |
| Model |
740i |
| Version |
[F01] |
| Year |
2008 |
| Production |
Not Available |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine |
| Base Price |
Not Available |
| MSRP Range |
Not Available |
Dimensions
| Length |
5072 mm (199.7 in) |
| Width |
1902 mm (74.9 in) |
| Height |
1479 mm (58.2 in) |
| Wheelbase |
3070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Kerb weight |
1860 kg (4101 lb) |
| Weight distribution |
Not Available |
| Front / Rear Track |
Front: 1611 mm (63.4 in)
Rear: 1650 mm (65 in) |
| Ground clearance |
Not Available Not Available |
| Length to Wheelbase Ratio |
1.65 |
Engine
| Engine Manufacturer |
BMW |
| Configuration |
3.0 Liter S6 |
| Construction |
Not Available |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC - 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| Displacement |
2979 cc (3 liter) (181.79 cu·in) |
| Power |
326.5 PS (322 bhp) (240.1 kw) @ 5800 rpm |
| Torque |
450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm) @ 1500-4500 rpm |
| Bore |
84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Stroke |
89.6 mm (3.53 in) |
| Bore to Stroke ratio |
0.94 |
| Firing Order |
Not Available |
| Compression Ratio |
10.20:1 |
| Bhp/Liter |
108.1 bhp/liter (1.77 bhp/cu·in) |
| Fuel type |
Not Available |
| Fuel System |
EFI |
| Redline |
Not Available |
| BMEP |
1898.2 kPa (275.3 psi) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Aspiration |
Trubo |
| Compressor type |
2 Turbochargers |
| Intercooler |
Not Available |
| Catalytic converter |
Yes |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Main Bearings |
Not Available |
| Unitary Capacity |
496.5 cc/cylinder |
Performance
| Top Speed |
250 km/h |
| 0 - 50 mph |
Not Available |
| 0 - 62 mph |
5.9 sec. |
| 0 - 100 mph |
Not Available |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
Not Available |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [l/100km] |
13.8 l/100km / 7.6 l/100km / 9.9 l/100km |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [MPG] |
Not Available / Not Available / Not Available |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
173.12 bhp/ton |
Aerodynamics
| Drag coefficient |
0.3 |
| Frontal area (m2) |
2.41 (m2) |
| Cx |
0.72 |
Chassis & Body
| Version |
F01 |
| Body Style |
Sedan |
| Designer |
Not Available |
| Number of doors |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Body / Frame |
Not Available |
| Steering |
Rack & Pinion VPAS |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.1 |
| Turning circle |
Not Available |
| Suspension |
Front: Not Available
Rear: Not Available |
| Brake Type |
Front: Ventilated Disk Brake
Rear: Ventilated Disk Brakes, Servo-assisted with Anti-lock Braking System |
| Brake Size |
Front: 374 mm
Rear: 374 mm |
| Braked Area |
Not Available |
| Wheels |
Front: 8J x 18 EH2
Rear: 8J x 18 EH2 |
| Tyres |
Front: 245/50 R 18 100Y
Rear: 245/50 R 18 100Y |
| Trunk Space |
Not Available |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
6 Speed Automatic |
| Final Drive |
3.74 |
| 6th Gear Ratio |
0.69 |
| Reverse Gear Ratio |
Not Available |
Other
| CO2 Emissions |
232 g/km Not Available |
| Fuel capacity |
82 liters (21.7 US Gal) (18 UK Gal) |
| Numbers Made |
Not Available |
| RAC Rating |
26.2 |
YouTube Videos
2008 BMW 740i User Ratings and Reviews
| Performance |
Rating: 4.9/10 (12 votes cast) |
| Handling |
Rating: 3.3/10 (9 votes cast) |
| Exterior Styling |
Rating: 5.5/10 (11 votes cast) |
| Interior Design |
Rating: 4.3/10 (10 votes cast) |
| Features |
Rating: 5.9/10 (10 votes cast) |
| Reliability |
Rating: 3.7/10 (9 votes cast) |
| Comfort |
Rating: 4.3/10 (9 votes cast) |
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