BMW Top Speed

7 series (e38)

206.00 km/h

or 128.00 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E38)
Modification (Engine) 725tds (143 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg25.68 UK mpg9.09 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg45.56 UK mpg16.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10.8 sec
Maximum speed 206 km/h 128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12 kg/Hp, 83.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.3 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2497 cm3 152.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm 3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 9.8 l 10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1710 kg 3769.9 lbs.
Max. weight 2245 kg 4949.38 lbs.
Max load 535 kg 1179.47 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4984 mm 196.22 in.
Width 1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1552 mm 61.1 in.
Rear (Back) track 1568 mm 61.73 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Inclined Lever
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/60 R16
Wheel rims size16