BMW 735iL (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 3.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 735iL 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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 735iL has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 735iL accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 735iL in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13 litres per 100km (7.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 18 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 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.