| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series |
| Generation | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) |
| Type (Engine) | 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 17.2 l/100 km 13.7 US mpg 16.4 UK mpg 5.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg 31 UK mpg 11 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg 23.3 UK mpg 8.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 243 km/h 150.99 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.2 kg/Nm, 190.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 238 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68 Hp/l |
| Torque | 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 254.46 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M62B35 |
| Engine displacement | 3498 cm3 213.46 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 78.9 mm 3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2345 kg 5169.84 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 | 235/60 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) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg 23.3 UK mpg 8.3 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1998 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 243 km/h | 150.99 mph 0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec |
| How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 238 Hp, 345 Nm 254.46 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 3.5 l 3498 cm3 213.46 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 735i (238 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) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 2345 kg 5169.84 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) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission Steptronic |
