BMW 730i (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 730i has been produced from June, 1994 to March, 1996. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 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 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 730i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 730i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 730i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.