| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series |
| Generation | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) |
| Type (Engine) | 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg 23.3 UK mpg 8.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg 41.5 UK mpg 14.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.4 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h 136.7 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.9 kg/Hp, 100.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.5 kg/Nm, 224 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 184 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 62.9 Hp/l |
| Torque | 410 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 302.4 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M57D30 |
| Engine displacement | 2926 cm3 178.56 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 18:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity | 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 9.2 l 9.72 US qt | 8.09 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1830 kg 4034.46 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2365 kg 5213.93 lbs. |
| Max load | 535 kg 1179.47 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 500 l 17.66 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4984 mm 196.22 in. |
| Width | 1862 mm 73.31 in. |
| Height | 1435 mm 56.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm 115.35 in. |
| Front track | 1552 mm 61.1 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1568 mm 61.73 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.30 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.6 m 38.06 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Inclined Lever |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.4 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1998 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 220 km/h | 136.7 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.2 sec 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec |
| How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 184 Hp, 410 Nm 302.4 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 2.9 l 2926 cm3 178.56 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan? | 4984 mm 196.22 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan? | 1862 mm 73.31 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 1830 kg 4034.46 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 2365 kg 5213.93 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan? | 500 l 17.66 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission Steptronic |
