BMW 735i (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 3.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 735i has been produced from March, 1996 to September, 1998. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 235 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 735i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 735i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 735i fuel consumption is 13 litres per 100km (7.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 18 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 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.