Bmw E38 740i V8

The BMW E38 is the third generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury cars and was produced from 1994 until 2001. The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. The 740i was a variant of the E38 BMW 7 Series that was introduced for the 1995 model year.

The 740i, like its long wheelbase 740iL sibling, were initially powered by BMW's M60B40 engine. This 4.0L V8 engine was only used for two years as it suffered from compression problems. Explore the BMW E38 7 Series 740i 1994, 1995, 1996 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data.

Get all the Info. Technical Specs: BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) Sedan /1996, 1997, 1998/ Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 286 Hp, 250 km/h, 155.34 mph, 0-100 km/h: 6.6 sec, 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec, 12.5 l/100 km, 18.82 US mpg, 22.6 UK mpg, 8 km/l. Before we passed it on to the new owner, we thought it would be a good idea to summarise what its been like to own this V8 BMW E38 7 series.

We discuss the highs and the lows, the driving. Spotlight Lusso Concierge Yorkshire 1998 BMW 740i V8 (E38) Petrol 98,000 miles Automatic RHD £15,990 Asking price Featured Norwich. 7 series, 7-series, E23, E32, E38, E65This 1995 BMW 740i is powered by a 4.0-liter M60 V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in Ascot Green over Sand Beige Montana leather.

Equipment includes 18" Style 5 alloy wheels, a sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, an onboard computer, and dual. Until 1998, the 740iL had a 4.4-liter V8 engine developing 286 hp and 499 nM, however, the facelift model had the same engine with an increased torque of 440 nM. The V8's were increased in capacity to 3.5 Litres and 4.4 Litres for the 735i and the 740i respectively and renamed M62, the 730i model was dropped to be replaced by the 728i.

The third generation of BMW 7 Series was introduced for the 1995 model year. Known as the E38, these new 7 Series cars were available in short or long configuration as well as with a variety of inline 6, V8 and V12 engines. The E38 was the first 7 Series to offer diesel engines, with inline 6 and V8 options.

The variants for the E38 were the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 735i, 740i, 730d and the V12.