BMW Top Speed

7 series long (e38)

225.00 km/h

or 139.81 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series Long (E38)
Modification (Engine) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg17.66 UK mpg6.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg34.03 UK mpg12.05 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg25.45 UK mpg9.01 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9.1 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 111.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.2 kg/Nm, 162.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 193 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre 69.1 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M52B28
Engine displacement 2793 cm3 170.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1725 kg 3802.97 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg 4982.45 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 5124 mm 201.73 in.
Width 1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 3070 mm 120.87 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) 12.2 m 40.03 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 (automatic transmission) 5 Steptronic
Front suspension Wishbone
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 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size16