BMW 740i (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 4.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 740i has been produced from June, 1994 to March, 1996. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.0 litres, which produces power of 286 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 400 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 740i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 740i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW 740i fuel consumption is 12 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.