BMW 750iL (E38)

BMW 7 series 1998 5.4 petrol description

Sedan BMW 750iL has been produced from September, 1998 to November, 2001. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.4 litres, which produces power of 326 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 7 sērija 1998 - 2001 version and torque 490 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 12-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 320 000 and 540 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 5.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

BMW 750iL has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 750iL accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 750iL fuel consumption is 14 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 20 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.