BMW 740d (E38)

BMW 7 series 1998 3.9 diesel description

Sedan BMW 740d has been produced from April, 1999 to November, 2001. It has eight-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.9 litres, which produces power of 238 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 560 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and biturbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 3.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.75 litres.

BMW 740d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 740d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 242 km/h.

BMW 740d fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 15 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1200 kilometers on highway.

BMW 7 series 1998

BMW 740d technical data

Model: BMW 740d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. April ... 2001. November 
Engine: 3901 cm3 Diesel, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 260 g/km
Power: 238 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 560 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 242 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres (22.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.98m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2495 kg

BMW 740d engine M67D40

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3901 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

BMW 740d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.75 litres (9.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 16 litres (16.9 quarts)
Power 238 - 245 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 560 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 9 years

All BMW 7 series sedan [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 725tds Sep 1998 — Mai 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 725tds Sep 1998 — Mai 2000 2.5 Diesel 143 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 728i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 728i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 728iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 730d Sep 1998 — Nov 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 730d Jan 2000 — Dec 2001 2.9 Diesel 193 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 735i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 3.5 Petrol 238 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 735iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 3.5 Petrol 238 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740d Apr 1999 — Nov 2001

Most powerfull diesel version (238 HP)

3.9 Diesel 238 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 4.4 Petrol 286 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW L7 High-Line Apr 1998 — Nov 2001 5.4 Petrol 326 HP 15.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 750i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 5.4 Petrol 326 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 750iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

5.4 Petrol 326 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 7 series 1998 reviews
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