BMW 740iL (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 4.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 740iL 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

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

The fuel consumption of this BMW 740iL in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
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.