BMW L7 High-Line (E38)

BMW 7 series 1998 5.4 petrol description

Sedan BMW L7 High-Line has been produced from April, 1998 to November, 2001. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.4 litres, which produces power of 326 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 7 sērija 1998 - 2001 version and torque 490 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 12-cylinder 24-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 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 320 000 to 540 000 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 5.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

BMW L7 High-Line has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW L7 High-Line accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW L7 High-Line in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 15 litres per 100km (6.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 22.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 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.